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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 8 months after the W220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL225 scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W220

 TL225 W220 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung TL225

 W220 TL225 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W220

 TL225 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 versus the W220.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and W220.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TL225 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W220
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $488 $160