Clicky

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX10 IS was unveiled 11 months before the TL210 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS scores vs the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX10 IS TL210 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TL210 SX10 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX10 IS TL210 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS versus the TL210.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and TL210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL210 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (177g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
34
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
52
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $275 $230