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Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was unveiled 7 years after the TL500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL2 grades vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Samsung TL500

 SL2 TL500 
ReleasedJune 2017July 2010Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SL2

 TL500 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Samsung TL500

 SL2 TL500 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL2 against the TL500.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and TL500 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and TL500.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will resolve greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Samsung TL500
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
81
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (386g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Canon SL2 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Samsung TL500
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-06-29 2010-07-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 453 grams (1.00 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 40
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 11.1
DXO Low light score 1041 129
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $527