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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TL205 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung TL205 and Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 13 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL205 matches up versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W220

 TL205 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung TL205

 W220 TL205 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W220

 TL205 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL205 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL205 and the W220.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TL205 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony W220
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
25
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony W220
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony W220
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (177g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W220
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Other name PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $160