Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 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
- Launched July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
- 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is WB2000

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was introduced 5 months after the TL350 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX20 IS scores against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL350
SX20 IS | TL350 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL350 | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL350
SX20 IS | TL350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the TL350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and TL350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TL350.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX20 IS to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL350 |
Alternative name | - | WB2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $400 |