Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
(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
- Additionally Known as ST500
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a complete review of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL220 matches up versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony S2000
| TL220 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL220
| S2000 | TL220 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony S2000
| TL220 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 against the S2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and S2000.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL220 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony S2000
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Also called | ST500 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-13 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-07A | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $90 | $225 |
