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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured around the same time to the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 scores vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung TL205

 CL80 TL205 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung CL80

 TL205 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL205

 CL80 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

See the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the CL80 versus the TL205.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and TL205.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL80
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
60
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung CL80Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung TL205
Also Known as ST5500 PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $180