Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL210
SX20 IS | TL210 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL210 | SX20 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL210
SX20 IS | TL210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL210 | |
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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 |