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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 10 months before the TL205 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W scores vs the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL205

 HZ15W TL205 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL205 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL205

 HZ15W TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the TL205.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and TL205.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
32
manual focus
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (249 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL205
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung TL205
Also called WB550 PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $180