Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL225

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 2 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS scores vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS and the TL225.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and TL225 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and TL225.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX40 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.