Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900
95 Imaging
34 Features
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96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Other Name is ST500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed February 2009

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL220 was manufactured 6 months later than the T900 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL220 grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony T900
TL220 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL220
T900 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony T900
TL220 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 features outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung TL220 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 compared to the T900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and T900.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Otherwise known as | ST500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-13 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 2.90 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 | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169g (0.37 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $90 | $300 |