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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung TL205
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL205

 GX-1S TL205 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TL205 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2006Fresher by 48 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL205

 GX-1S TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Samsung TL205
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
9
can't shoot video
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL205
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-01-16 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 area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
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