Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL220 was introduced 4 months before the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL220 matches up versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W350
TL220 | W350 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL220
W350 | TL220 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W350
TL220 | W350 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 vs the W350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and W350.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W350 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Also called as | ST500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $90 | $200 |