Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX230 HS was manufactured 19 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX230 HS grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL205
SX230 HS | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX230 HS
TL205 | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL205
SX230 HS | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the TL205.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and TL205.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX230 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $180 |