Canon 500D vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are matching up the Canon 500D and Samsung TL500, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the 500D (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 500D was revealed 13 months prior to the TL500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 500D matches up against the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 500D offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 500D compared to the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and TL500 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and TL500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 500D having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 500D will offer you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.