Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung TL500

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The SD960 IS was launched 16 months before the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD960 IS grades vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and TL500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD960 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SD960 IS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.