Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung TL100

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and TL100 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and TL100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.