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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL220 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was manufactured 6 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL220 grades versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W290

 TL220 W290 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung TL220

 W290 TL220 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W290

 TL220 W290 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys physical measurements 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL220 against the W290.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and W290.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
Sony W290 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony W290
62
has focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony W290
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W290
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also called as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $230