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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 11 months after the TL225 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SX20 IS TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX20 IS

 TL225 SX20 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL225

 SX20 IS TL225 

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TL225.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and TL225 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TL225.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX20 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (600g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (600g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
50
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (600g)
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-08-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes 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 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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