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Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung TL500

 A2200 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A2200

 TL500 A2200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung TL500

 A2200 TL500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (135 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (386 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
64
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung TL500
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