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Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
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
  • Other Name is ST50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung TL100

 A495 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A495

 TL100 A495 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung TL100

 A495 TL100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Canon A495 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung TL100
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