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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 140
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 3 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 130 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TL205 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 130 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the TL205.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and TL205.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 130 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
63
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL205
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung TL205
Other name IXUS 140 PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $180