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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX50 HS scores vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung TL210

 SX50 HS TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX50 HS

 TL210 SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL210

 SX50 HS TL210 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS vs the TL210.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and TL210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and TL210.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX50 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (595g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (595 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
58
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
heavier than average (595g)
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (177g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $429 $230