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Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 20Da and Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 20Da was revealed 5 years prior to the TL205 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 20Da matches up vs the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung TL205

 20Da TL205 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon 20Da

 TL205 20Da 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2005More modern by 56 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung TL205

 20Da TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 20Da enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 20Da and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 20Da against the TL205.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and TL205 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and TL205.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 20Da using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung TL205 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (8MP)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Samsung TL205
 Canon EOS 20DaSamsung TL205
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2005-06-01 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 118k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 770g (1.70 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,499 $180