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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W530

 TL220 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL220

 W530 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W530

 TL220 W530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony W530
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
61
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W530
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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