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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced 12 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL200 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung TL220

 PL200 TL220 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung PL200

 TL220 PL200 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL220

 PL200 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 vs the TL220.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and TL220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern PL200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung PL200Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model BP70A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $90