Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced March 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-30MR was released 19 months later than the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung TL220
SZ-30MR | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
TL220 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung TL220
SZ-30MR | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TL220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and TL220.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung TL220 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $90 |