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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Other Name is ST50
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SD1200 IS TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TL100 SD1200 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung TL100

 SD1200 IS TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the TL100.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and TL100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
25
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL100
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average (219g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung TL100
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $22