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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL220

 SX280 HS TL220 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX280 HS

 TL220 SX280 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL220

 SX280 HS TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the TL220.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and TL220.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL220
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
61
lighter than others (233 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
features touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $325 $90