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Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 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
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL220 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was launched 8 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL220 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony G3

 TL220 G3 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung TL220

 G3 TL220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony G3

 TL220 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL220 versus the G3.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL220 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TL220 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony G3
62
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony G3
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony G3
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also referred to as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $200