Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Canon A1200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
(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
- Also referred to as ST500
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was introduced 17 months after the TL220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1200 grades against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung TL220
| A1200 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A1200
| TL220 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung TL220
| A1200 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 and the TL220.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and TL220.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Samsung TL220
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
offers touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also called as | - | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 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 | 200 shots | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $109 | $90 |