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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was manufactured about the same time to the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6000 scores against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung TL220

					

					

						
 6000 TL220 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus 6000

					

					

						
 TL220 6000 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung TL220

					

					

						
 6000 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 vs the TL220.
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TL220.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL220 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

						Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
19
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
20
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
61
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
 offers focus by touch
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (27mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
36
 fairly wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
30
 fairly wide (27mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Samsung TL220
Also called as mju Tough 6000 ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $259 $90