Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 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

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The SX200 IS was manufactured 14 months earlier than the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS matches up against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL500
SX200 IS | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX200 IS
TL500 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
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 SX200 IS and Samsung TL500
SX200 IS | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and TL500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX200 IS will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $527 |