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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST93 was revealed 21 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST93 matches up versus the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL220

 ST93 TL220 
AnnouncedApril 2011August 2009More recent by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung ST93

 TL220 ST93 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL220

 ST93 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST93 and the TL220.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TL220 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and TL220.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ST93 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Samsung TL220
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
62
has touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung ST93Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST93 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-04-20 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $90