Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other Name is ST50

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung TL100
A3500 IS | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A3500 IS
TL100 | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung TL100
A3500 IS | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS versus the TL100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and TL100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung TL100 |
Also Known as | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $115 | $22 |