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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was released 6 months after the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung TL220

 SP-600 UZ TL220 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TL220 SP-600 UZ 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL220

 SP-600 UZ TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TL220.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TL220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and TL220.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Samsung TL220
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
29
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
20
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL220
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung TL220
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $189 $90