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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SD3500 IS TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TL100 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100

 SD3500 IS TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (219g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung TL100
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