Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL205

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and TL205 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and TL205.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.