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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 7 months before the TL225 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS grades versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SX10 IS TL225 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TL225 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL225

 SX10 IS TL225 

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside 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 TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS against the TL225.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and TL225 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and TL225.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung TL225 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL225
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (600 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-08-13
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 187g (0.41 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 All around 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $488