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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 17 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung TL220

 A3200 IS TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TL220 A3200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung TL220

 A3200 IS TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TL220.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and TL220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL220
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 NB-8L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $90