Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung TL210

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 5 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX410 IS grades against the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS and the TL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and TL210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and TL210.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.