Samsung TL220 vs Sony W510

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was introduced 17 months earlier than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL220 grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 features external dimensions 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL220 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL220 against the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and W510.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.