Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220
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21 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as ST500
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Below is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was brought out 5 months later than the TL220 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4030 scores vs the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung TL220
| FE-4030 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-4030
| TL220 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL220
| FE-4030 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the TL220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TL220.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $90 |