Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205
99 Imaging
37 Features
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35 Features
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Alternative Name is PL100
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On this page, we are looking at the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL120 was brought out 13 months later than the TL205 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the PL120 scores vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung TL205
| PL120 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung PL120
| TL205 | PL120 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL205
| PL120 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).
Look at the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL120 and the TL205.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and TL205.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent PL120 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung PL120 | Samsung TL205 |
| Alternate name | - | PL100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | - | 1 |
| Price at release | $150 | $180 |
