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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and TL205 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX120 IS TL205 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX120 IS

 TL205 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX120 IS TL205 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS against the TL205.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and TL205 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and TL205.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL205 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (285 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (285 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $180