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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 6 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 190 IS TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TL205 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 190 IS TL205 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the TL205.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
64
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 190 images -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $159 $180