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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured 6 months after the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ35W scores against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung TL205

 HZ35W TL205 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TL205 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL205

 HZ35W TL205 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W versus the TL205.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TL205.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL205
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ35W Samsung TL205
Also called as WB650 PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $180