Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL225
SX10 IS | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX10 IS
TL225 | SX10 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL225
SX10 IS | TL225 |
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |