Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Other Name is ST50

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A495 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A495 grades against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung TL100
A495 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A495
TL100 | A495 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung TL100
A495 | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A495 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A495 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A495 against the TL100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and TL100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A495 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung TL100 |
Also Known as | - | ST50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $109 | $22 |