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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A800 and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 13 months after the TL205 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A800 matches up versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung TL205

 A800 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon A800

 TL205 A800 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung TL205

 A800 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the TL205.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL205 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
29
has tracking focus
better than average battery (300 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (300 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
27
better than average battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" 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 life 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $180