Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung TL205
GX-20 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung GX-20
TL205 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL205
GX-20 | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |