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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon S200 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S200 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung TL500

 S200 TL500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon S200

 TL500 S200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung TL500

 S200 TL500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon S200 and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the TL500.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and TL500.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
64
has touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
64
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Canon S200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung TL500
Other name - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-21 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $293 $527