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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung TL220

 SZ-15 TL220 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TL220 SZ-15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL220

 SZ-15 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 and the TL220.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-15 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $90