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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 months earlier than the TL220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SX200 IS TL220 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TL220 SX200 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL220

 SX200 IS TL220 
AnnouncedMay 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS vs the TL220.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TL220.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
features touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NB-5L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $90