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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL220

 SL30 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL30

 TL220 SL30 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL220

 SL30 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL220
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