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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 13 months later than the TL100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS matches up against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung TL100

 A3000 IS TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TL100 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung TL100

 A3000 IS TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS versus the TL100.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and TL100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL100 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A3000 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (219g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $22