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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 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
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony T900

 TL220 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL220

 T900 TL220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony T900

 TL220 T900 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
61
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony T900
36
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony T900
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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