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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 4 months later than the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W scores vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL205

 HZ50W TL205 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL205 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL205

 HZ50W TL205 
IntroducedMay 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the TL205.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TL205 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and TL205.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
58
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL205
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung TL205
Also referred to as WB5500 PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $180