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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is PL150
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 14 months after the TL210 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX220 HS scores vs the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung TL210

 SX220 HS TL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX220 HS

 TL210 SX220 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL210

 SX220 HS TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS against the TL210.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and TL210.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX220 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
has touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL210
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon SX220 HS Samsung TL210
Other name - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $230