Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Also Known as ST50

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was unveiled 19 months later than the TL100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL100
SX20 IS | TL100 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL100 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL100
SX20 IS | TL100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS and the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TL100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and TL100.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX20 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL100 |
Also Known as | - | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
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, 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $22 |