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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the TL220 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS scores against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SX10 IS TL220 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TL220 SX10 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL220

 SX10 IS TL220 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS versus the TL220.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and TL220 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and TL220.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL220
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (600g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
52
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
31
really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 600 grams (1.32 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $275 $90