Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung TL205
HZ35W | TL205 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ35W
TL205 | HZ35W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL205
HZ35W | TL205 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |