Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung TL220

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung TL220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TL220.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.