Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung TL225
SX510 HS | TL225 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX510 HS
TL225 | SX510 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung TL225
SX510 HS | TL225 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |