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Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Photography Glossary

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G16 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung TL220

 G16 TL220 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 53 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon G16

 TL220 G16 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung TL220

 G16 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the TL220.

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and TL220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and TL220.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher G16 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
features focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 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 MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $90