Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX9
TL220 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL220
TX9 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX9
TL220 | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |