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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured within a month of the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung TL220

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 TL220 FE-4000 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung TL220

		

		

			
 FE-4000 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the TL220.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TL220.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
20
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
55
 lighter than others (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
61
 lighter than others (136g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
 offers touch to focus
 has built in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
27
 decently wide (26mm)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
36
 decently wide (27mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than others (136g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
30
 decently wide (27mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4000 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as X-925 ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $90