Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is PL150
Photography Glossary Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A480 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A480 was released 11 months before the TL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A480 matches up against the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung TL210
| A480 | TL210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon A480
| TL210 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung TL210
| A480 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A480 features physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A480 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A480 and the TL210.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and TL210 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and TL210.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL210 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL210 |
| Also called | - | PL150 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | SLB-07B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $210 | $230 |