Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220
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![Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS/Canon-A3400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung TL220
A3400 IS | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A3400 IS
TL220 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL220
A3400 IS | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL220-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |