Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as ST50

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was announced 14 months later than the TL100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD3500 IS scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung TL100
SD3500 IS | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SD3500 IS
TL100 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100
SD3500 IS | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and TL100.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung TL100 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | - | $22 |