Samsung TL220 vs Sony W690

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 3 years before the W690 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL220 grades against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL220 versus the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and W690.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W690 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TL220 will be behind in sensor technology.