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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SH100 and Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was released 17 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH100 grades versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung TL220

 SH100 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SH100

 TL220 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung TL220

 SH100 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH100 against the TL220.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and TL220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SH100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SH100Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung TL220
Alternative name - ST500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $90