Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung TL500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was announced 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX170 IS will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.