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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 18 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL100

 SX210 IS TL100 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 TL100 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL100

 SX210 IS TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions 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 SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS and the TL100.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and TL100.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
37
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung TL100
Other name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $226 $22