Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL220

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was launched 17 months after the TL220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST700 grades versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST700 compared to the TL220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and TL220.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ST700 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.