Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL500

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX270 HS was announced 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX270 HS grades vs the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and TL500.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX270 HS will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.