Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as ST500

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was announced 11 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL220
SX210 IS | TL220 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX210 IS
TL220 | SX210 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL220
SX210 IS | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TL220.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lb) | 169g (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 All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $226 | $90 |