Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung TL500

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was launched 3 years after the TL500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS grades vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS against the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and TL500.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX600 HS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.