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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was released 23 months earlier than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung TL205

 GX-20 TL205 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung GX-20

 TL205 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL205

 GX-20 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 vs the TL205.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and TL205 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and TL205.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung GX-20Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-24 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $180