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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL220 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W320 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 W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL220 grades against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W320

 TL220 W320 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL220

 W320 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W320

 TL220 W320 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL220 against the W320.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and W320.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W320 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
62
includes touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $90 $269