Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.