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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was launched 10 months prior to the TL205 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL620 matches up versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL205

 SL620 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung SL620

 TL205 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL205

 SL620 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications 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 depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL620 and the TL205.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and TL205.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SL620 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (168g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL620 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as PL65 PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $180