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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 6 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS grades versus the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX420 IS TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX420 IS

 TL205 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX420 IS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS versus the TL205.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and TL205 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and TL205.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (195 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (177g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $180