Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as ST500

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S200 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was unveiled 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S200 grades vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung TL220
S200 | TL220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon S200
TL220 | S200 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung TL220
S200 | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon S200 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 vs the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and TL220.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL220 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung TL220 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 169 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $293 | $90 |