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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Samsung TL500
(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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL500

 SX200 IS TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TL500 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL500

 SX200 IS TL500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung TL500
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