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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 2 months later than the TL100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung TL100

 A1100 IS TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A1100 IS

 TL100 A1100 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung TL100

 A1100 IS TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS and the TL100.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and TL100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 150g (0.33 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $22