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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 6 years after the TL205 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX620 HS TL205 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2010Newer by 78 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TL205 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX620 HS TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TL205.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-05-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 182 gr (0.40 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $180