Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL225

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 3 years after the TL225 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS vs the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and TL225 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and TL225.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX50 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.