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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 5 months after the TL220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7030 grades versus the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung TL220

 7030 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus 7030

 TL220 7030 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung TL220

 7030 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 against the TL220.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung TL220
Alternate name mju 7030 ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $179 $90