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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TL220 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL220 grades against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony NEX-5R

 TL220 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung TL220

 NEX-5R TL220 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-5R

 TL220 NEX-5R 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 enjoys 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 NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 compared to the NEX-5R.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
61
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
touch screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung TL220Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Other name ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-13 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $750