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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was introduced 2 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS scores versus the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung TL210

 SX500 IS TL210 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX500 IS

 TL210 SX500 IS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL210

 SX500 IS TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the TL210.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TL210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and TL210.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (195 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (195 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $230