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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 160
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 5 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 160 grades versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL225

 160 TL225 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon 160

 TL225 160 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL225

 160 TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 160 vs the TL225.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and TL225.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 160 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Samsung TL225
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as IXUS 160 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH 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 card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $135 $488