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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung TL220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 18 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 scores versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung TL220

 TG-610 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus TG-610

 TL220 TG-610 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung TL220

 TG-610 TL220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the TL220.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus TG-610Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $223 $90