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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 170 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was released 5 years after the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 170 IS grades vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung TL205

 170 IS TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon 170 IS

 TL205 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung TL205

 170 IS TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS compared to the TL205.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and TL205.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 170 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
70
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung TL205
Also called as IXUS 170 PL100
Category 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $180