Canon A495 vs Samsung TL220

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A495 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 5 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A495 scores vs the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 versus the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and TL220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.