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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 4 months before the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SD940 IS TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TL205 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL205

 SD940 IS TL205 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and 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).

Check the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD940 IS against the TL205.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and TL205.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung TL205
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $180