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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Samsung TL220
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung TL220

 S200 TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon S200

 TL220 S200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung TL220

 S200 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
34
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
64
has touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
has touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung TL220
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