Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is ST500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the TL220 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TL220 was brought out 6 months prior to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL220 scores versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX5
| TL220 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung TL220
| TX5 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX5
| TL220 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL220 and the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and TX5.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Also called | ST500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-08-13 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $90 | $239 |
