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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades versus the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung TL225

 SX510 HS TL225 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX510 HS

 TL225 SX510 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung TL225

 SX510 HS TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS and the TL225.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and TL225 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and TL225.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX510 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $488