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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 155
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 150 IS TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 TL205 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 150 IS TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the TL205.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and TL205.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
33
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
67
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (177g)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung TL205
Also called IXUS 155 PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $180