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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 24 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-320 matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung TL220

 VR-320 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus VR-320

 TL220 VR-320 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung TL220

 VR-320 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 and the TL220.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and TL220.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
features touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus VR-320Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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-42B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $90