Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
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The SX150 IS was unveiled 23 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX150 IS scores versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung TL500
SX150 IS | TL500 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX150 IS
TL500 | SX150 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL500
SX150 IS | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS and the TL500.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and TL500 is 86 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and TL500.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX150 IS will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 130 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $527 |