Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W290
TL220 | W290 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung TL220
W290 | TL220 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W290
TL220 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Samsung TL220 and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |