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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL220 grades against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony W810

 TL220 W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL220

 W810 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony W810

 TL220 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 vs the W810.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and W810.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony W810
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
62
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony W810
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Alternative name ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photos
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $90 $100