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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 9 years after the TL220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS grades against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung TL220

 SX740 HS TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2018August 2009Newer by 110 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TL220 SX740 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL220

 SX740 HS TL220 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS versus the TL220.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and TL220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL220
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
37
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL220
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $90