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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VH-515 was released 3 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-515 matches up vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung TL220

 VH-515 TL220 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus VH-515

 TL220 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL220

 VH-515 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-515 compared to the TL220.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern VH-515 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
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includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
62
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
has focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus VH-515Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model LI-50B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $648 $90