Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon A4000 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
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed 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
- Launched August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung TL220
A4000 IS | TL220 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A4000 IS
TL220 | A4000 IS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL220
A4000 IS | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications 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 A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS versus the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and TL220.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also called | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $199 | $90 |