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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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
  • Other Name is PL100
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was launched 4 years before the TL205 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 scores against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung TL205

 GX-10 TL205 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung GX-10

 TL205 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006More modern by 40 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL205

 GX-10 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 compared to the TL205.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TL205 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and TL205.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung TL205 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no 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 GX-10
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
49
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung GX-10Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-09-21 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 793g (1.75 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $180