Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is PL150

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was released 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung TL210
SX170 IS | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX170 IS
TL210 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung TL210
SX170 IS | TL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS features outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the TL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and TL210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and TL210.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung TL210 |
Also called | - | PL150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $230 |