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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was unveiled 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL220 matches up against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX70

 TL220 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL220

 WX70 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX70

 TL220 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 features outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL220 vs the WX70.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and WX70.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony WX70
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
62
features focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX70
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-13 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 114g (0.25 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 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $242