Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL100
SX1 IS | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX1 IS
TL100 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL100
SX1 IS | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |