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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
Samsung TL210
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung TL210

 A480 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon A480

 TL210 A480 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung TL210

 A480 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and TL210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
25
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
has touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging details
Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung 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