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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL500

 SX120 IS TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TL500 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL500

 SX120 IS TL500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS against the TL500.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and TL500 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and TL500.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX120 IS has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (285g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (285g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (285g)
64
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (386g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung TL500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $527