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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close but the XC10 (1") and TL205 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was launched 5 years after the TL205 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XC10 scores vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung TL205

 XC10 TL205 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Canon XC10

 TL205 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung TL205

 XC10 TL205 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 compared to the TL205.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and TL205 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The XC10 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher XC10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes touch focus
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (1,040g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
43
includes touch focus
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (1,040 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have RAW support
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,040g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung TL205
 Canon XC10Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 20000 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, 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 1040 gr (2.29 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,599 $180