Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
- Alternate Name is EX1

Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon G15 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

The G15 was launched 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G15 grades vs the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung TL500
G15 | TL500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon G15
TL500 | G15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung TL500
G15 | TL500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G15 versus the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and TL500 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon G15 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon G15 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternative name | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 386 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 165 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $499 | $527 |