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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX1 IS TL205 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX1 IS

 TL205 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX1 IS TL205 
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (615 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung TL205
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