Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was brought out 6 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-3 matches up against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung TL220
SH-3 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SH-3
TL220 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung TL220
SH-3 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Samsung TL220 |
Alternative name | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 169 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $90 |