Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX150

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was announced 3 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL220 scores vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL220 compared to the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and WX150.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind in sensor technology.