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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A800 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 17 months later than the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A800 grades versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung TL220

 A800 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A800

 TL220 A800 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung TL220

 A800 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A800 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 vs the TL220.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and TL220.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL220 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent A800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
29
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (300 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
55
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
offers touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
better than average battery power (300 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $90