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Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon N100 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was released 5 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the N100 scores vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung TL100

 N100 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon N100

 TL100 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung TL100

 N100 TL100 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the N100 vs the TL100.

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The N100 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent N100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
33
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery life (330 shots)
has touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Canon N100 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung TL100
Alternative name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $22