Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung TL220

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 19 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-330 matches up against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 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).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 compared to the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and TL220.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent VR-330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.