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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon G11 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was released 5 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the G11 matches up against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung TL220

 G11 TL220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon G11

 TL220 G11 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung TL220

 G11 TL220 
IntroducedDecember 2009August 2009Same generation

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G11 versus the TL220.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and TL220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and TL220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
57
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
provides touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
31
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $90