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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-820 and Samsung TL225 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung TL225 ×
Olympus Tough TG-820 ×
General
ModelSamsung TL225Olympus Tough TG-820
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberTL225TG-820
Alternate model number(s)
  • st550
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100101
Width (mm)1926
Height (mm)6065
Weight (g)164206
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.212
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.55
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 (MPEG4.AVC)MOV/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VarioplanOlympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4/8 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 124.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.65
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.17 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8060
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 803 - 60
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection TTLContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)1,152,0001,030,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent h
  • fluorescent l
  • manual
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot, face detectionDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAction, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Beach, Beauty shot, Blue Sky, Children, Close up Text, Dawn, Fireworks, Frame GuideScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, SPORT, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 11.5ft (3.5m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5546
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi connectivity requires optional adapter.
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-25
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180220
Battery form factorProprietary SLB-07AProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary SLB-07A Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x10.3-10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRear-panel LCD is a touch-panel with gesture support and haptic feedback. You can mark an X on an image to delete itWaterproof to 10m, Freezeproof to -10C, Crushproof to 100kgf, Shockproof to 2m, Dustproof, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization



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