Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung TL205
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(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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL100
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Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD780 IS matches up against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung TL205
| SD780 IS | TL205 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SD780 IS
| TL205 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL205
| SD780 IS | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS features exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS versus the TL205.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and TL205.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Canon SD780 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (177g)
Photography Glossary
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung TL205 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | PL100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 ID | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $180 |