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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX10 IS TL205 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX10 IS

 TL205 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX10 IS TL205 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
39
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
34
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (600g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung TL205
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