Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung TL100
A3400 IS | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A3400 IS
TL100 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL100
A3400 IS | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |