Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is PL100
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX200 IS was brought out 7 months prior to the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS grades against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL205
SX200 IS | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX200 IS
TL205 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL205
SX200 IS | TL205 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS versus the TL205.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and TL205.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung TL205 |
Alternate name | - | PL100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $329 | $180 |