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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TL205 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was introduced 2 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX2F grades vs the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung TL205

 EX2F TL205 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung EX2F

 TL205 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL205

 EX2F TL205 
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F has outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F compared to the TL205.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The EX2F uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher EX2F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (177g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL205
 Samsung EX2FSamsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-12-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $478 $180