Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung TL205

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 9 months later than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS scores against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS versus the TL205.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and TL205 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.