Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL500

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications 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 SX500 IS vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TL500 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TL500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.