Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 550WP was unveiled 7 months prior to the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 550WP grades versus the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung TL220
| 550WP | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus 550WP
| TL220 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung TL220
| 550WP | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP compared to the TL220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TL220.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL220 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung TL220 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $399 | $90 |
