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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL500

 SX210 IS TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TL500 SX210 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL500

 SX210 IS TL500 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
64
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung TL500
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