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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years after the TL225 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung TL225

 ELPH 190 IS TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 78 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TL225 ELPH 190 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL225

 ELPH 190 IS TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the TL225.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and TL225.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
64
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 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
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 photographs -
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $488