Canon S90 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon S90 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was released 16 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S90 matches up vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S90 vs the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and TL100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.