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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 24 months later than the TL320 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung TL320

 ELPH 100 HS TL320 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TL320 ELPH 100 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL320

 ELPH 100 HS TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the TL320.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and TL320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
has manual focus
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging info
Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL320
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung TL320
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung TL320
Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-02-23
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $194 $380