Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is ST50

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was announced 7 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX420 IS scores vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung TL100
SX420 IS | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX420 IS
TL100 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL100
SX420 IS | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and TL100 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and TL100.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung TL100 |
Alternate name | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 195 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $22 |