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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 10 months prior to the TL205 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL30 matches up versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL205

 SL30 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung SL30

 TL205 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL205

 SL30 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL30 versus the TL205.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and TL205.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung TL205 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung TL205
Also called as ES15 PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix 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
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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 640x480 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $93 $180