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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was released 4 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL220 scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony WX80

 TL220 WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL220

 WX80 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX80

 TL220 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL220 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 vs the WX80.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WX80.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony WX80
62
includes touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony WX80
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-13 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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
Mic 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 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery type - 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 recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $90 $276