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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 3 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SX1 IS TL100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX1 IS

 TL100 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL100

 SX1 IS TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS and the TL100.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TL100 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung TL100 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (615g)
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (615 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (615g)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $22