Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 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
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony A65
TL220 | A65 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung TL220
A65 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony A65
TL220 | A65 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |