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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS scores vs the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL220

 SX260 HS TL220 
RevealedJune 2012August 2009More recent by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX260 HS

 TL220 SX260 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL220

 SX260 HS TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the TL220.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and TL220.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX260 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (231g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (231g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung TL220
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung TL220
Alternative name - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II 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 rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $90