Clicky

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is ST50
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SD4000 IS was revealed 20 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SD4000 IS TL100 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TL100 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung TL100

 SD4000 IS TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS against the TL100.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung TL100
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $22