Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36


94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Additionally referred to as PL100

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The DV300F was unveiled 2 years after the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the DV300F scores against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung TL205
DV300F | TL205 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung DV300F
TL205 | DV300F |
---|
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL205
DV300F | TL205 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F and the TL205.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and TL205.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer DV300F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Samsung TL205 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV300F | Samsung TL205 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | BP88 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $180 |