Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was released 3 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS grades against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung TL220
SX500 IS | TL220 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Canon SX500 IS
TL220 | SX500 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL220
SX500 IS | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS vs the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TL220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TL220.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $90 |