Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(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 referred to as ST500

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the TL220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung TL220
TG-850 iHS | TL220 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TL220 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL220
TG-850 iHS | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and TL220.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung TL220 |
Also called | - | ST500 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 life | 330 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $90 |