Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was released 3 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS against the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and TL500 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and TL500.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX30 IS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.