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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
Samsung TL350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL350

 SX20 IS TL350 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Canon SX20 IS

 TL350 SX20 IS 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL350

 SX20 IS TL350 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

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

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
50
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL350
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung TL350
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