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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W710

 TL220 W710 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL220

 W710 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W710

 TL220 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony W710
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony W710
62
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W710
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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