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Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Other Name is EX1
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Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon D10 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty close but the D10 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D10 was manufactured 12 months before the TL500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D10 scores vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung TL500

 D10 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon D10

 TL500 D10 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung TL500

 D10 TL500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Canon D10 versus Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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 proportions comparison of the D10 versus the TL500.

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and TL500 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon D10 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
31
manual focus
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Samsung TL500 Travel photography information
53
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
64
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Canon D10 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $527