Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210
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36 Features
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35 Features
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL150

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was released 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL210
SX280 HS | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX280 HS
TL210 | SX280 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL210
SX280 HS | TL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the TL210.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TL210.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL210 |
Also Known as | - | PL150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-06 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $325 | $230 |