Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Alternative Name is PL100

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was launched 5 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX530 HS matches up against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung TL205
SX530 HS | TL205 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX530 HS
TL205 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung TL205
SX530 HS | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the TL205.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and TL205.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung TL205 |
Other name | - | PL100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $379 | $180 |