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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL500

 SX10 IS TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TL500 SX10 IS 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL500

 SX10 IS TL500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and TL500 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (600g)
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (600 grams)
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (386g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung TL500
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