Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung TL205
ELPH 310 HS | TL205 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
TL205 | ELPH 310 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205
ELPH 310 HS | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |