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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was introduced 6 years before the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL220 grades vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX500

 TL220 WX500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL220

 WX500 TL220 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX500

 TL220 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 provides exterior 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) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 compared to the WX500.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and WX500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
61
has focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX500
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Other name ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 169g (0.37 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $348