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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 14 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 100 HS TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TL205 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 100 HS TL205 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the TL205.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and TL205.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung TL205
Other name IXUS 115 HS PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $194 $180