Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX260 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
- 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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL100
SX260 HS | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX260 HS
TL100 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL100
SX260 HS | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |