Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-160 scores versus the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 and the TL220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TL220.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.