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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX230 HS TL205 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX230 HS

 TL205 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX230 HS TL205 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (223g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung TL205
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