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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was released 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DV150F matches up against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung TL205

 DV150F TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung DV150F

 TL205 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung TL205

 DV150F TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the TL205.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and TL205.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger DV150F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
34
really wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung TL205
 Samsung DV150FSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $180