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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VR-340 matches up versus the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung TL220

 VR-340 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus VR-340

 TL220 VR-340 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung TL220

 VR-340 TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing 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-340 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 compared to the TL220.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TL220.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus VR-340Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-340 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-08-13
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 125g (0.28 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
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 model LI-50B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $90