Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(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
- Additionally referred to as PL100
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX1 IS was brought out 9 months prior to the TL205 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL205
SX1 IS | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX1 IS
TL205 | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL205
SX1 IS | TL205 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the TL205.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TL205 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and TL205.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL205 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung TL205 |
Also Known as | - | PL100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $180 |