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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
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 referred to as ST500
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung TL220

 TG-850 iHS TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TL220 TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL220

 TG-850 iHS TL220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
72
great battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
offers touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
50
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
31
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung TL220
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung TL220
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