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Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison

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Samsung TL220

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing TL220 and G9 X II, two Compact cameras from Samsung and Canon. Samsung TL220 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Samsung TL220 was introduced to market in August 2009 and Canon G9 X II was launched in January 2017. As you can see, TL220 is 8 years older than G9 X II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung TL220 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-08-13
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 27-124 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 169g. 100 x 60 x 19 mm
  • Also known as ST500

Canon G9 X II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • 28-84 mm F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 8.2fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G9 X Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Samsung TL220 over Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Weight
169 g vs 206 g 37 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
27mm vs 28mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
124mm vs 84mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4.6× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II over Samsung TL220
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 3.4m 2.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.31µm2 151% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Samsung TL220 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 8.2fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Samsung TL220 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
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Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL220 has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75″) and weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II. Canon G9 X II is 2mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Samsung TL220 but it is also 12mm thicker.

Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II.

Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung TL220 is significantly lighter (37g ) than the Canon G9 X II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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TL220
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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TL220
G9 X II
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung TL220 (ST500) nor Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II: Sensor Comparison

Samsung TL220 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon G9 X II has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

Canon G9 X II's sensor provides 8MP more than Samsung TL220's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the TL220 and G9 X II sensor size comparison.

Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II Cameras


As seen above, Canon G9 X II has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Samsung TL220. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung TL220 features a 27-124 mm F3.5-5.9 4.6× zoom lens whereas Canon G9 X II features a 28-84 mm F2-4.9 3x zoom lens.

Samsung TL220 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon G9 X II. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Canon G9 X II is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung TL220 has 40mm longer reach than the Canon G9 X II. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Canon G9 X II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TL220
G9 X II
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TL220
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TL220
G9 X II
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TL220
G9 X II
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung TL220 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung TL220 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X II for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Samsung TL220 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
124 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.2fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
84 mm Tele Lens
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Samsung TL220 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X II for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
169g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Samsung TL220 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X II for Landscape Photography

POOR
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung TL220 vs Canon G9 X II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung TL220 and Canon G9 X II scores compare:

Samsung TL220
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #372 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1061 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Canon G9 X II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #288 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung TL220 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung TL220. Otherwise, Canon G9 X II is the better camera overall.

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Canon G9 X II vs Samsung TL220 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung TL220 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Brand Samsung Canon
Announced 2009-08-13 2017-01-04
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1'
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 27.72mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 27-124 mm (4.6×) 28-84 mm (3x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.9 F2-4.9
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 8.2 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 169g 206g
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm 98 x 58 x 31mm
Battery Life n/a 235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 65
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 522
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