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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 7 months after the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX20 IS TL205 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX20 IS

 TL205 SX20 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX20 IS TL205 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS comes with physical measurements 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 sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS and the TL205.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and TL205 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and TL205.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX20 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (600g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
35
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
50
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $180