Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Comparison

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Samsung TL350

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing TL350 and SP-820UZ, two Compact cameras from Samsung and Olympus. Samsung TL350 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Samsung TL350 was introduced to the market in February 2010 and Olympus SP-820UZ was launched in August 2012. As you can see, TL350 is 2 years older than SP-820UZ. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-20

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-120 mm F2.4-5.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

195g. 100 x 59 x 22 mm

Also known as WB2000

Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-08-21

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

22-896 mm F3.4-5.7 Zoom Lens

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

2.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

485g. 117 x 78 x 93 mm mm

Replaced Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung TL350 over Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
LCD Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 2.0fps	8 fps faster
Weight	195 g vs 485 g	290 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.40 vs 3.40	faster lens at wide

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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ over Samsung TL350

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	Easy focusing on portrait shots
Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 10 MP	39% more pixels
Max Native ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max Native ISO
Focal Length - Wide	22mm vs 24mm	2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	896mm vs 120mm	776 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	40.7x vs 5.0x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.70 vs 5.80	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	15.0m vs 5.2m	9.8m longer range

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Common Strengths of Samsung TL350 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 22mm	Very good wide angle coverage

Common Weaknesses of Samsung TL350 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs Fixed Type	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	5.80 vs 5.70	Slow lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

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Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL350 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SP-820UZ has external dimensions of and weighs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung TL350 and the Olympus SP-820UZ. Samsung TL350 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 71mm thinner than Olympus SP-820UZ.

Comparison image of the Samsung TL350 and the Olympus SP-820UZ Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung TL350 is significantly lighter (290g ) than the Olympus SP-820UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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TL350

SP-820UZ

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TL350

SP-820UZ

Min

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Samsung TL350 (WB2000) nor Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ: Sensor Comparison

Samsung TL350 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus SP-820UZ has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TL350 and SP-820UZ sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ Cameras

Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the Samsung TL350 or the Olympus SP-820UZ, including hyperfocal distance.

Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung TL350 features a 24-120 mm F2.4-5.8 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus SP-820UZ features a 22-896 mm F3.4-5.7 40× zoom lens.

Olympus SP-820UZ has 2mm wider coverage than the Samsung TL350. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Samsung TL350 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus SP-820UZ has 776mm longer reach than the Samsung TL350. At f5.70, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TL350

SP-820UZ

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TL350

SP-820UZ

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TL350

SP-820UZ

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TL350

SP-820UZ

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung TL350 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus SP-820UZ for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung TL350 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus SP-820UZ for Street Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Samsung TL350 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus SP-820UZ for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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896 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Samsung TL350 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus SP-820UZ for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
195g
Body Thickness 22mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Compact Body
40.7X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
485g
Body Thickness 93mm
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Samsung TL350 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus SP-820UZ for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung TL350 vs Olympus SP-820UZ: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Samsung TL350 and the Olympus SP-820UZ, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung TL350 and Olympus SP-820UZ scores compare:

Samsung TL350

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #79 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #571 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Olympus SP-820UZ

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #353 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1121 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Samsung TL350 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus SP-820UZ in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Samsung TL350

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General	Samsung TL350	Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Brand	Samsung	Olympus
Announced	2010-02-20	2012-08-21
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-120 mm (5×)	22-896 mm (40×)
Max Aperture	F2.4-5.8	F3.4-5.7
Macro Focus Range	5cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	920k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.20 m	15.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	195g	485g
Dimensions	100 x 59 x 22mm	117 x 78 x 93 mmmm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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