Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500
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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung TL220
| VG-160 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus VG-160
| TL220 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung TL220
| VG-160 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung TL220 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 165 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $90 | $90 |