Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Samsung TL220
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(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST500
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Samsung TL220
| Tough-3000 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| TL220 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Samsung TL220
| Tough-3000 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TL220.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and TL220.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Samsung TL220
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
relatively wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also called | mju Tough 3000 | ST500 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $0 | $90 |