Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released May 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is ST500
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX150 IS was revealed 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung TL220
SX150 IS | TL220 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 34 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX150 IS
TL220 | SX150 IS | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL220
SX150 IS | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the TL220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TL220 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TL220.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 130 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $90 |