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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was launched 5 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XC10 matches up vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung TL220

 XC10 TL220 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2009More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon XC10

 TL220 XC10 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung TL220

 XC10 TL220 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 against the TL220.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and TL220 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and TL220.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The XC10 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern XC10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
provides touch focus
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.8 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
43
provides touch focus
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (1,040g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
offers touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
has no RAW support
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung TL220
 Canon XC10Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-08 2009-08-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 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 file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,599 $90