Canon 160 vs Samsung TL205
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also Known as IXUS 160
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL100
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Below, we will be looking at the Canon 160 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 160 was brought out 5 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 160 grades against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung TL205
| 160 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon 160
| TL205 | 160 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung TL205
| 160 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon 160 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with 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") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 160 vs the TL205.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and TL205.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung TL205 |
| Also called as | IXUS 160 | PL100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $135 | $180 |