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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX200 IS TL205 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX200 IS

 TL205 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX200 IS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung TL205
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