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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W350

 TL220 W350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL220

 W350 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W350

 TL220 W350 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
61
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W350
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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
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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