Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL205

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years prior to the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the TL205.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and TL205.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung TL205 will resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.