Reasons to choose TL220
Released in 2009, TL220 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 169 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung TL220
vs Samsung WB690
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
TL22028 mm²
WB690- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The TL220 and WB690 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
TL220MetricWB690
12.2 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.27 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
44 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
169 gWeight160 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion SLB-07A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The TL220 and WB690 have the same sensor area. The WB690 has the lighter body. The TL220 has the higher effective resolution. The WB690 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB690
Released in 2011, WB690 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.