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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 20 months after the TL100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SX130 IS TL100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TL100 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung TL100

 SX130 IS TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TL100.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TL100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and TL100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX130 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung TL100
Alternative name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 308g (0.68 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $22