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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 5 months prior to the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung TL220

 A2100 IS TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A2100 IS

 TL220 A2100 IS 
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Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung TL220

 A2100 IS TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the TL220.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and TL220.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
features focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $90