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Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as ST500
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Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon A810 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A810 scores versus the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung TL220

 A810 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon A810

 TL220 A810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung TL220

 A810 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A810 versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A810 compared to the TL220.

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and TL220.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger A810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $90