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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS scores against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SX150 IS TL100 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TL100 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL100

 SX150 IS TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the TL100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and TL100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and TL100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (219g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
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 life 130 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $22