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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was introduced around the same time to the TL220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX120 IS grades versus the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SX120 IS TL220 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TL220 SX120 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL220

 SX120 IS TL220 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the TL220.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and TL220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and TL220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung TL220 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
features touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
31
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $90