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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Other Name is ST50
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 8 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX120 IS grades vs the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SX120 IS TL100 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TL100 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL100

 SX120 IS TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS against the TL100.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and TL100 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX120 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (285 grams)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (285g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (285g)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $22