Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 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
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is ST500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TL220 was unveiled 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL220 scores versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W710
TL220 | W710 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL220
W710 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W710
TL220 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 has got 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) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 versus the W710.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and W710.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W710 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Also called | ST500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-13 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Retail cost | $90 | $90 |