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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Samsung TL205
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was launched 5 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX710 HS TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TL205 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX710 HS TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS vs the TL205.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TL205 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL205
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 177 grams (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 Overall 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 230 pictures -
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $180