Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST550

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years after the TL225 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung TL225
ELPH 310 HS | TL225 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
TL225 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL225
ELPH 310 HS | TL225 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the TL225.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and TL225.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung TL225 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 230 HS | ST550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-08-23 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 187 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $488 |