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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung TL500

 A1200 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Samsung TL500
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
23
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (386g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
64
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung 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