Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220
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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

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
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").

The 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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |