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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled very close to the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 matches up vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung TL220

 6010 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus 6010

 TL220 6010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL220

 6010 TL220 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 vs the TL220.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TL220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung TL220
Also called mju Tough 6010 ST500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
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 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 ID LI-50C SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $90