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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL320 and Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was brought out 2 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL320 scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W220

 TL320 W220 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung TL320

 W220 TL320 

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W220

 TL320 W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL320 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL320 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL320 vs the W220.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W220 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL320 and W220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL320
Sports photography with Sony W220
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL320
Vlogging with Sony W220
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W220
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $160