Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL220

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and 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 SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the TL220 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS and the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TL220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.