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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung TL220

 SH-3 TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2009Newer by 79 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SH-3

 TL220 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung TL220

 SH-3 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
30
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung TL220
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