Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as EX1
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX10 IS was manufactured 18 months before the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX10 IS scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL500
SX10 IS | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX10 IS
TL500 | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL500
SX10 IS | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the TL500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and TL500 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and TL500.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX10 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $275 | $527 |