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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung TL220 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was released 3 years prior to the W650 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL220 scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W650

 TL220 W650 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL220

 W650 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W650

 TL220 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 features outer 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) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung TL220 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 compared to the W650.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and W650.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
61
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony W650
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony W650
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W650
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Other name 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $140