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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX350

 TL220 WX350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung TL220

 WX350 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX350

 TL220 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
62
features touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX350
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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