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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 8 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung TL205

 SX740 HS TL205 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2010More recent by 105 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TL205 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL205

 SX740 HS TL205 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the TL205.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and TL205 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and TL205.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (299g)
has bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
bad battery life (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (265 per charge)
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL205
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-07-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $180