Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205
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Canon SX700 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
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Alternate Name is PL100

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was unveiled 4 years after the TL205 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung TL205
SX700 HS | TL205 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX700 HS
TL205 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung TL205
SX700 HS | TL205 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the TL205.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TL205 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and TL205.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung TL205 |
Also referred to as | - | PL100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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 | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $180 |