Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as ST500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL220 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL220 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX350
TL220 | WX350 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung TL220
WX350 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX350
TL220 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL220 against the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WX350.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Alternative name | ST500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-13 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $90 | $270 |