Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung TL100
A3000 IS | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A3000 IS
TL100 | A3000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung TL100
A3000 IS | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |