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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3400 IS grades against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung TL220

 A3400 IS TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A3400 IS

 TL220 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL220

 A3400 IS TL220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the TL220.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and TL220.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (126g)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $90