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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced 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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 5 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 matches up vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung TL220

 FE-47 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-47

 TL220 FE-47 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung TL220

 FE-47 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the TL220.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and TL220.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Samsung TL220
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
35
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus FE-47Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 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
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 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $90