Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 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
- Launched March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB1000

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was launched 4 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades versus the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL320
SX280 HS | TL320 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX280 HS
TL320 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL320
SX280 HS | TL320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS and the TL320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and TL320.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL320 |
Also Known as | - | WB1000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233g (0.51 lbs) | - |
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 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 | 210 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $325 | $380 |