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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 1100 HS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Samsung TL220

 ELPH 510 HS TL220 
AnnouncedMarch 2012August 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 TL220 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung TL220

 ELPH 510 HS TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the TL220.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and TL220.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 510 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL220
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 510 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Samsung TL220
 Canon ELPH 510 HSSamsung TL220
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 510 HS Samsung TL220
Alternative name IXUS 1100 HS ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-03-01 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-9L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $90