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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 9 months prior to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX1 IS scores versus the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX1 IS TL210 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX1 IS

 TL210 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 9 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX1 IS TL210 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the TL210.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and TL210 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL210 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (615g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (615g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (177 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (615g)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $230