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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung TL220 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the TL220 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was launched 4 months earlier than the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL220 grades against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX7

 TL220 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL220

 TX7 TL220 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX7

 TL220 TX7 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL220 vs the TX7.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and TX7.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL220 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL220 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony TX7
61
features touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TX7
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $300