Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung TL205
ELPH 130 | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 130
TL205 | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung TL205
ELPH 130 | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |