Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1D MIV and Samsung TL500, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 4 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1D MIV matches up against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV has outside dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D MIV and the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and TL500 is 51 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIV featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D MIV will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.