Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung TL100
SX210 IS | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX210 IS
TL100 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung TL100
SX210 IS | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |