Samsung TL9 vs Canon A1200 Specifications

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.2 megapixels
38.00mm - 190.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A1200 Review.

Detailed specifications
Samsung TL9
Canon PowerShot A1200

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	TL9	A1200
Alternate Model Number(s):	NV9
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$279.95	$109.99
Street Price:		$101.31
Date Available:	2008-09-15	2011-03-05
Tripod Mount:	No	Yes
Weight:	4.9 oz (139 g)	6.5 oz (185 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.7 x 2.4 x 0.7 in. (95 x 60 x 19 mm)	3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 in. (98 x 63 x 31 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.68 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)	1280x720 (24/6/3/1.5) 640x480 (30/6/3/1.5) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVI (MJPEG)	MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Composite Video Out:		Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 190mm	28 - 112mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.8 - 34mm	5 - 20mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.7 (W) to f/4.9 (T)	f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 8 cm 1.2 - 3.1 in	3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect	Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	No	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Real-image Optical Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	11.4x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Measure : SH	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 16 sec	1/1600 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detect AE	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	13 scene modes	SCN: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4 Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter; Creative Filters: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Discreet, Movie: Standard, Miniature Effect
Self Timer:		2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Auto ISO: 12 in.-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T)/30cm-4.0m (W), 50cm-2.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI (MJPEG)	MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Included Memory:	10.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		200 shots (Alkaline AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary SLB-10A	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Rechargeable Lithium ion battery	Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Rechargeable Lithium ion	2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Canon software suite
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	- Multimedia Capability - MP3/PMP with SRS Sound Effect - DCM Support (Digital Contents Management) - Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital) - Face Detection AF & AE - Smile Shot, Blink Detection - Recycle Bin	Optical viewfinder, Smart AUTO, 720p HD videos, new Discreet mode disables sound and flash, Creative Filters. Available in silver and black.