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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was revealed 3 years before the W620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL220 grades vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W620

 TL220 W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung TL220

 W620 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W620

 TL220 W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL220 compared to the W620.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and W620.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
62
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W620
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-13 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $102