Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX240 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
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as ST50

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL100
SX230 HS | TL100 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX230 HS
TL100 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL100
SX230 HS | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the TL100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and TL100.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL100 |
Also called | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $22 |