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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 4 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 135 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TL205 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 135 TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the TL205.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and TL205.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 135 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer ELPH 135 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung TL205
Other name IXUS 145 PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 All around 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 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $180