Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung TL225

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 5 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS grades versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the TL225.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and TL225 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and TL225.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.