Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 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
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST500
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W380
TL220 | W380 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL220
W380 | TL220 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W380
TL220 | W380 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |