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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was manufactured 10 months prior to the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL220 grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX9

 TL220 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL220

 TX9 TL220 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX9

 TL220 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL220 compared to the TX9.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony TX9
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
62
provides touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also referred to as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.37 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
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 Overall 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $799