Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500

Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1300 was brought out 2 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung TL220
A1300 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A1300
TL220 | A1300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung TL220
A1300 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1300 versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and TL220.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A1300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung TL220 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $119 | $90 |