Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL225
160 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon 160
TL225 | 160 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL225
160 | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |