Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL500

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 24 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and TL500.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.