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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years after the TL205 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX260 HS TL205 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX260 HS

 TL205 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX260 HS TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the TL205.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
37
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (177g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-06-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $180