Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung TL220

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the TL220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TL220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TL220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.