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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ST30 (1/3") and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was released 18 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST30 matches up against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung TL220

 ST30 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung ST30

 TL220 ST30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL220

 ST30 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 offers external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 versus the TL220.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and TL220 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and TL220.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL220 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger ST30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
62
features focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
30
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
31
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung ST30Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST30 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $55 $90