• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 124.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL220 advantages over Olympus TG-820

  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    149g vs 206g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-820 advantages over Samsung TL220

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • More dots on screen
    1030k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung SL820

Samsung TL220
Samsung SL820
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus TG-820
Samsung SL820
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Samsung TL225

Samsung TL220
Samsung TL225
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-820
Samsung TL225
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Samsung TL220
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-820
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Samsung TL220
Olympus TG-610
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-820
Olympus TG-610
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compared to Fujifilm XP170

Samsung TL220
Fujifilm XP170
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
Olympus TG-820
Fujifilm XP170
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
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