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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL100

 SX260 HS TL100 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX260 HS

 TL100 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL100

 SX260 HS TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS and the TL100.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and TL100.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX260 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
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focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $22