Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28


88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
42
Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is EX1

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

The A1200 was announced 6 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1200 grades versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung TL500
A1200 | TL500 |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A1200
TL500 | A1200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung TL500
A1200 | TL500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 and the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and TL500.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A1200 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung TL500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $109 | $527 |