Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung TL100

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3200 IS grades against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.