Canon G16 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon G16 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 grades against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and TL100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and TL100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher G16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.