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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 3 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung TL220

 A1400 TL220 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A1400

 TL220 A1400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung TL220

 A1400 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the TL220.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and TL220.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $90