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Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon A490
(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
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A490 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled 5 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A490 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A490 scores against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Samsung TL225

 A490 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon A490

 TL225 A490 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k115kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Samsung TL225

 A490 TL225 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon A490 versus Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A490 against the TL225.

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL225 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Samsung TL225
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Canon A490 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot A490Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $488