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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung TL220 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the TL220 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was introduced about the same time to the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL220 scores against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX1

 TL220 WX1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL220

 WX1 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX1

 TL220 WX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL220 against the WX1.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WX1.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony WX1
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
61
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $149