Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung TL320
SX220 HS | TL320 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX220 HS
TL320 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung TL320
SX220 HS | TL320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |