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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL220 and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL220 was announced 4 months prior to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL220 grades vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W380

 TL220 W380 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL220

 W380 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W380

 TL220 W380 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL220 vs the W380.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony W380
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony W380
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony W380
61
features touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also Known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $44