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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 500 HS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 520 HS was introduced 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 520 HS scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 520 HS over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 520 HS

		

		

			
 TL225 ELPH 520 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 ELPH 520 HS TL225 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 520 HS features outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 520 HS versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 520 HS against the TL225.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 520 HS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 520 HS and TL225.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL225 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
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 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (155g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
58
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (190 shots)
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
 comes with focus by touch
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 520 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
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 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery life (190 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
37
 fairly wide (27mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 520 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition (155 grams)
29
 fairly wide (27mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Canon ELPH 520 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 520 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon ELPH 520 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 520 HS Samsung TL225
Other name IXUS 500 HS ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $488