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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 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
  • Also referred to as ST500
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W370 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL220 matches up against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W370

 TL220 W370 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL220

 W370 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W370

 TL220 W370 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL220 and the W370.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W370 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
61
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $230