Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX700 HS grades against the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and TL500 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and TL500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX700 HS will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.