Samsung TL220 vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was revealed 11 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL220 grades against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 and the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL220 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.