Samsung TL220 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL220 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Both cameras were introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL220 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 over Samsung TL220.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Samsung TL220 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung TL220 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Samsung TL220 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 21 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 3,200.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Samsung TL220 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung TL220 comes with SLB-07A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Samsung TL220 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL220, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m on Samsung TL220 and 5.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1..

Samsung TL220 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.79"). Samsung TL220 weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz).

Samsung TL220

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

100 mm

60 mm

91 mm

52 mm

60 mm

52 mm