Canon N vs Samsung TL220
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500

Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon N and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The N was announced 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the N grades vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung TL220
N | TL220 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon N
TL220 | N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung TL220
N | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N provides outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon N and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the TL220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and TL220.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher N is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon N vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $90 |