Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX500
TL220 | WX500 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL220
WX500 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX500
TL220 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |