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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CL5 grades vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung TL220

 CL5 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung CL5

 TL220 CL5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL220

 CL5 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 versus the TL220.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and TL220.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL220 will resolve more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
24
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung CL5Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung TL220
Also called PL10 ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $391 $90