Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Samsung TL220

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was released 19 months after the TL220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and TL220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 500 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.