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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 7 months later than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ25W scores vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL205

 HZ25W TL205 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL205 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL205

 HZ25W TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W against the TL205.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TL205 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer HZ25W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL205
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL205
Also called WB5000 PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $180