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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 14 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung TL220

 SX30 IS TL220 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX30 IS

 TL220 SX30 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL220

 SX30 IS TL220 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with 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 TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the TL220.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and TL220 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and TL220.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (601g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (601g)
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 ID NB-7L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $90