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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 5 months before the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL620 scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL220

 SL620 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL620

 TL220 SL620 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL220

 SL620 TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 versus the TL220.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and TL220.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
features focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (168g)
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung TL220
Also Known as PL65 ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $90