Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL500

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS against the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and TL500 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and TL500.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX50 HS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.