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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 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
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung TL220

 XZ-2 iHS TL220 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TL220 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220

 XZ-2 iHS TL220 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the TL220.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and TL220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and TL220.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger XZ-2 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
features focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 gr (0.76 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B 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/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $90