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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
Photography Glossary

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX270 HS TL205 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX270 HS

 TL205 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX270 HS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS versus the TL205.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and TL205.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX270 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $284 $180