Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Alternative Name is ST500

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was brought out 17 months later than the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS grades against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung TL220
A3300 IS | TL220 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A3300 IS
TL220 | A3300 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung TL220
A3300 IS | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TL220.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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/2.8-5.9 | 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 size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (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 format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | 230 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $90 |