Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Updated by Sony A9 II

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL220 and Sony A9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The TL220 was manufactured 8 years before the A9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL220 scores vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony A9
TL220 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung TL220
A9 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 93 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony A9
TL220 | A9 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Samsung TL220 and Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL220 and the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and A9 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and A9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL220 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Also called | ST500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-13 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169g (0.37 lbs) | 673g (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $90 | $4,498 |