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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was revealed 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL220 grades against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX300

 TL220 WX300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL220

 WX300 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX300

 TL220 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 versus the WX300.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
61
features focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX300
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $330