Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Updated by Canon SX30 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
Photography Glossary Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX20 IS was revealed around the same time to the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX20 IS scores vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL500
| SX20 IS | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX20 IS
| TL500 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL500
| SX20 IS | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TL500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TL500 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and TL500.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX20 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called | - | EX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-09 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 386g (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 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 / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $527 |