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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as ST550
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS grades versus the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung TL225

 SX530 HS TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon SX530 HS

 TL225 SX530 HS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung TL225

 SX530 HS TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the TL225.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and TL225 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and TL225.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
features touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
29
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps -
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 settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $488