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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung TL100
(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
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon D30 and Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 matches up against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung TL100

 D30 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon D30

 TL100 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung TL100

 D30 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 against the TL100.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and TL100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher D30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
36
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot D30Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $22