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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung TL220 and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TL220 was launched 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL220 scores against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony A65

 TL220 A65 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung TL220

 A65 TL220 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony A65

 TL220 A65 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 vs the A65.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and A65.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL220 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony A65
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony A65
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony A65 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
Sony A65 Travel photography details
61
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony A65
36
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Sony A65 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony A65
 Samsung TL220Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony SLT-A65
Also referred to as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-13 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $700