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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 3 years after the TL350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades versus the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL350

 SX280 HS TL350 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2010More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Canon SX280 HS

 TL350 SX280 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL350

 SX280 HS TL350 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the TL350.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TL350.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX280 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than others (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL350
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $325 $400