Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

The SX210 IS was introduced very close to the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL500
SX210 IS | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX210 IS
TL500 | SX210 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL500
SX210 IS | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and TL500.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) | 386 grams (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 All around 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $226 | $527 |