Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL205, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years before the TL205 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-1S scores against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the TL205.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TL205 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and TL205.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL205 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.