Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung TL500

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 8 years after the TL500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and TL500 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX70 HS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.