Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Also Known as ST500
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was manufactured 5 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-4 grades vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung TL220
| TG-4 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus TG-4
| TL220 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung TL220
| TG-4 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 vs the TL220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and TL220.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $379 | $90 |
