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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 months before the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL225

 SX200 IS TL225 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TL225 SX200 IS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL225

 SX200 IS TL225 
AnnouncedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TL225.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and TL225.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL225
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (187 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (187g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247g (0.54 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
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 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 NB-5L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $488