Canon S200 vs Samsung TL210

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S200 and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and TL210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was brought out 4 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S200 matches up vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and TL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung TL210 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.