Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung TL225

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 9 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up against the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS versus the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and TL225 is 63 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and TL225.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.