Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was introduced 24 months after the TL225 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL225
SX230 HS | TL225 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX230 HS
TL225 | SX230 HS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL225
SX230 HS | TL225 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external 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 TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the TL225.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and TL225.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX230 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL225 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lbs) | 187 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $488 |