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Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon D20 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 4 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D20 scores against the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung TL100

 D20 TL100 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon D20

 TL100 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung TL100

 D20 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 versus the TL100.

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and TL100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern D20 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Canon D20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $22