Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2014
- Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL150

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was brought out 4 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung TL210
SX520 HS | TL210 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX520 HS
TL210 | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung TL210
SX520 HS | TL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the TL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and TL210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and TL210.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung TL210 |
Also called as | - | PL150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $219 | $230 |