Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL220

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was revealed 18 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST6500 matches up versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.