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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 6 months later than the TL210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX210 IS TL210 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TL210 SX210 IS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX210 IS TL210 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS against the TL210.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and TL210.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
38
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-07B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $226 $230