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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 5 months prior to the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL820 grades against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung TL220

 SL820 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung SL820

 TL220 SL820 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL220

 SL820 TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the TL220.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung SL820Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as IT100 ST500
Class 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $90