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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung TL500

 A3500 IS TL500 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TL500 A3500 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung TL500

 A3500 IS TL500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the TL500.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A3500 IS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung TL500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $115 $527