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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 5 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 scores against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Samsung TL205

 IXUS 165 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TL205 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL205

 IXUS 165 TL205 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the TL205.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and TL205.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
38
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (177g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL205
 Canon IXUS 165Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon IXUS 165 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $180