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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was manufactured 5 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST80 grades against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung TL220

 ST80 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung ST80

 TL220 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL220

 ST80 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions 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 ST80 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST80 and the TL220.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
62
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung ST80Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST80 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP70A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $90