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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung TL225
(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
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL225

 SX260 HS TL225 
LaunchedJune 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX260 HS

 TL225 SX260 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL225

 SX260 HS TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior 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) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the TL225.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and TL225.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (231g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 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 size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
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 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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $488