Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100
Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Released June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
(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
- Alternative Name is ST50
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX160 IS scores against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung TL100
| SX160 IS | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX160 IS
| TL100 | SX160 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung TL100
| SX160 IS | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the TL100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and TL100 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and TL100.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL100
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (219g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung TL100 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | 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" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 291g (0.64 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 pictures | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| 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/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $199 | $22 |