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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 18 months later than the TL220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST65 grades vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung TL220

 ST65 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung ST65

 TL220 ST65 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL220

 ST65 TL220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST65 versus the TL220.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST65 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung ST65Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST65 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $90