Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung TL205
SX120 IS | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX120 IS
TL205 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung TL205
SX120 IS | TL205 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |