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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 6 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 180 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung TL225

 ELPH 180 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TL225 ELPH 180 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL225

 ELPH 180 TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 and the TL225.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and TL225.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 input
Headphone input
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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $488