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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 7 months later than the TL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX20 IS TL210 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX20 IS

 TL210 SX20 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX20 IS TL210 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS and the TL210.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and TL210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TL210.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX20 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (600g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (600g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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offers touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (600g)
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (177g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model 4 x AA SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $230