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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung TL100 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was introduced within a month of the W220 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL100 scores against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony W220

 TL100 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung TL100

 W220 TL100 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony W220

 TL100 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 compared to the W220.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and W220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony W220
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Sony W220
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony W220
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Otherwise known as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $22 $160