Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung TL205
ELPH 150 IS | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TL205 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL205
ELPH 150 IS | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |