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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 20 months after the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 310 HS TL205 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 TL205 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 310 HS TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the TL205.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and TL205.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $180