Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the TL500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS grades against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features outside dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS against the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A2100 IS will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.