Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced 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
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A2200 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The A2200 was introduced 6 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2200 scores versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung TL500
A2200 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A2200
TL500 | A2200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung TL500
A2200 | TL500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Canon A2200 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2200 versus the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and TL500.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon A2200 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 386 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $139 | $527 |