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Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A2300 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2300 grades vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung TL220

 A2300 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A2300

 TL220 A2300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung TL220

 A2300 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 compared to the TL220.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and TL220.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2300 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $90