Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TL220 was launched 5 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL220 matches up versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TL220 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung TL220
| NEX-5T | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-5T
| TL220 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 against the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL220 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung TL220 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL220 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Alternative name | ST500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| 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 | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical 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 score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-07A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $90 | $400 |