Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL500

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 2 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TL500 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and TL500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.