Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225
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35 Features
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35 Features
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
- Updated by Canon SX30 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL225
SX20 IS | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL225 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL225
SX20 IS | TL225 |
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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).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $488 |