Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL210

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL210 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was released 4 months prior to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX120 IS scores vs the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the TL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and TL210 is 87 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung TL210 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.