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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was launched 5 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3100 IS scores versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung TL220

 A3100 IS TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A3100 IS

 TL220 A3100 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung TL220

 A3100 IS TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS vs the TL220.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and TL220.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
62
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $159 $90