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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 24 months after the TL320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung TL320

 SX220 HS TL320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX220 HS

 TL320 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL320

 SX220 HS TL320 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS versus the TL320.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and TL320.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX220 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL320
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL320
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $380