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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SX280 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 SX280 HS TL225 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2009More modern by 44 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 TL225 SX280 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 SX280 HS TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS versus the TL225.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TL225.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the age  of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
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 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 boasts touch to focus
 built-in flash
 really wide (27mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (187g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 really wide (27mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (233 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
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 really wide (27mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $325 $488