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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX400 IS TL205 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TL205 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX400 IS TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing 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 SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the TL205.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and TL205 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and TL205.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL205
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-07-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $180