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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 3 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung TL220

 SP-820UZ TL220 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TL220 SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung TL220

 SP-820UZ TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TL220.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TL220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TL220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
55
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (22mm)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (485g)
30
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 485 gr (1.07 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $90