Canon A480 vs Samsung TL320
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
Portability
98 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
35
98 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
35
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
Canon A480
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB1000
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A480 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A480 grades vs the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung TL320
| A480 | TL320 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon A480
| TL320 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung TL320
| A480 | TL320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 enjoys external dimensions 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 TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A480 and the TL320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and TL320.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung TL320 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A480 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
above average flash sync (1/500s)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street photography with Samsung TL320
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Canon A480 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Samsung TL320
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL320 |
| Other name | - | WB1000 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $210 | $380 |
