Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL205
HZ15W | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ15W
TL205 | HZ15W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL205
HZ15W | TL205 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |