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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung TL210
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 9 months after the TL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX30 IS grades versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX30 IS TL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX30 IS

 TL210 SX30 IS 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX30 IS TL210 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the TL210.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and TL210 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and TL210.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL210
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
59
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
50
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (601g)
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung TL210
Alternate name - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 model NB-7L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $230