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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

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
  • Also Known as ST500
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL220 and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TL220 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TL220 was unveiled 21 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL220 grades vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony A700

 TL220 A700 
LaunchedAugust 2009December 2007Newer by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung TL220

 A700 TL220 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony A700

 TL220 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL220 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL220 and the A700.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and A700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The TL220 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer TL220 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sony A700 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony A700 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony A700
61
has focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
Sony A700 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony A700
30
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony A700
 Samsung TL220Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also Known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-13 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 None
Video file format 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 169g (0.37 pounds) 768g (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $90 $1,000