Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung TL205

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 14 months later than the TL205 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the TL205.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and TL205.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 300 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.