Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years after the TL500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung TL500
SX400 IS | TL500 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SX400 IS
TL500 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung TL500
SX400 IS | TL500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the TL500.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and TL500 is 81 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and TL500.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung TL500 |
Otherwise known as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 386 grams (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $229 | $527 |