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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 115 HS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 19 months after the TL225 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung TL225

 ELPH 100 HS TL225 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TL225 ELPH 100 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL225

 ELPH 100 HS TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the TL225.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and TL225.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL225
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $194 $488