Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL220

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was released 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the MV800 grades versus the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung MV800 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the MV800 compared to the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and TL220 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and TL220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent MV800 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.