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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 4 years after the TL320 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung TL320

 SX270 HS TL320 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX270 HS

 TL320 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL320

 SX270 HS TL320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the TL320.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and TL320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX270 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
61
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $284 $380