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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A4000 IS grades against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung TL100

 A4000 IS TL100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A4000 IS

 TL100 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL100

 A4000 IS TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS versus the TL100.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and TL100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (175 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (175 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $22