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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 19 months later than the TL210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL210

 SX230 HS TL210 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX230 HS

 TL210 SX230 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL210

 SX230 HS TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS vs the TL210.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and TL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX230 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $230