Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL500

Lets look closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS and the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and TL500 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and TL500.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX510 HS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.