Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL220

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was released 5 months later than the TL220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST100 matches up versus the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 vs the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TL220.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.