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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Samsung TL220
(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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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung TL220

 FE-4030 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TL220 FE-4030 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL220

 FE-4030 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung 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