Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS against the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and TL500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will result in greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.