Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung TL220

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and TL220 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and TL220.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.