Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 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
- Alternative Name is ST500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL220 and Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL220 was manufactured 17 months prior to the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL220 grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W530
TL220 | W530 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL220
W530 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W530
TL220 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 offers external 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL220 and Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL220 compared to the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and W530.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W530 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Also called as | ST500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-13 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $269 |