Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS versus the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and TL500 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and TL500.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX160 IS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.