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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Samsung TL205
(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
  • Also Known as PL100
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 5 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Samsung TL205

 ELPH 350 HS TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TL205 ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL205

 ELPH 350 HS TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the TL205.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
69
great battery (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
48
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Samsung TL205
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $219 $180