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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS scores versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung TL500

 A3300 IS TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TL500 A3300 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung TL500

 A3300 IS TL500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the TL500.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and TL500.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A3300 IS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (386g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
64
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (386g)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung TL500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 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 Overall 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 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $527