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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was announced 5 months after the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX5 matches up versus the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung TL205

 NX5 TL205 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX5

 TL205 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung TL205

 NX5 TL205 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the TL205.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and TL205 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Samsung TL205
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
24
includes face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (499g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX5Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX5 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $180