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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL220 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX50

 TL220 WX50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL220

 WX50 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX50

 TL220 WX50 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL220 vs the WX50.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WX50.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX50 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
61
features touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX50
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternative name ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-13 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $250