Canon G16 vs Samsung TL500

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon G16 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The G16 was released 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G16 scores versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 provides external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G16 and the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and TL500 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and TL500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon G16 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger G16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.