Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL225

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the TL225 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the TL225.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and TL225 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and TL225.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.