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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was released 2 years after the TL205 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung TL205

 SX500 IS TL205 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX500 IS

 TL205 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL205

 SX500 IS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the TL205.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and TL205 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and TL205.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Samsung TL205
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 341g (0.75 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 pictures -
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $180