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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was released 6 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 180 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TL205 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 180 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the TL205.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and TL205.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
39
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $180