Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung TL205
SX20 IS | TL205 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX20 IS
TL205 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung TL205
SX20 IS | TL205 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |