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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL205 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was unveiled 10 months before the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CL5 grades against the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung TL205

 CL5 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung CL5

 TL205 CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL205

 CL5 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the TL205.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL205 will offer more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
24
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL5
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung CL5Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL5 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as PL10 PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $391 $180