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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 3 years after the TL100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3400 IS grades versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung TL100

 A3400 IS TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A3400 IS

 TL100 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL100

 A3400 IS TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS features external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS vs the TL100.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and TL100.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL100
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $22