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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was revealed around the same time to the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL720 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL220

 SL720 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL720

 TL220 SL720 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL220

 SL720 TL220 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL720 and the TL220.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and TL220.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Samsung TL220
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
features focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as PL70 ST500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-14 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 168 gr (0.37 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $90