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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL220 was revealed 4 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL220 matches up vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W310

 TL220 W310 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung TL220

 W310 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W310

 TL220 W310 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL220 vs the W310.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and W310.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony W310
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
62
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony W310
37
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony W310
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W310
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also referred to as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (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)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $150