Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL100
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Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A480 scores against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung TL205
| A480 | TL205 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon A480
| TL205 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung TL205
| A480 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A480 compared to the TL205.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and TL205.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung TL205 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A480 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung TL205 |
| Also Known as | - | PL100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $210 | $180 |