Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220
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![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL220 front Samsung TL220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL220/Samsung-TL220-front.jpg)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST500
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SL30 was announced 5 months before the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL30 scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL220
SL30 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL30
TL220 | SL30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL220
SL30 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 against the TL220.
![Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Samsung-TL220-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Samsung-TL220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and TL220.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL220 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Samsung-TL220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Samsung-TL220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Samsung TL220 |
Also called | ES15 | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 169 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $93 | $90 |