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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1200 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 11 months later than the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung TL350

 A1200 TL350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Canon A1200

 TL350 A1200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung TL350

 A1200 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the TL350.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and TL350.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A1200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
23
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Samsung TL350 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography features
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung TL350
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $400