Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL210

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the TL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and TL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.