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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 2 months after the TL205 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1400 IS scores against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SD1400 IS TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TL205 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL205

 SD1400 IS TL205 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the TL205.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and TL205.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SD1400 IS to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung TL205
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $180