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Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 4 months before the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL220 grades vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony S2100

 TL220 S2100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL220

 S2100 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony S2100

 TL220 S2100 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL220 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL220 against the S2100.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and S2100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony S2100
62
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony S2100
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 One One
Pricing at release $90 $0