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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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The 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 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 TL220 NEX-5T 
Display size3"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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
61
features touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
36
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung TL220Sony 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