Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL500

Let's look closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 13 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS versus the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TL500.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX230 HS will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.