Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was brought out 11 months before the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL205
SX10 IS | TL205 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX10 IS
TL205 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL205
SX10 IS | TL205 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS and the TL205.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and TL205 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and TL205.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL205 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $275 | $180 |