Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL70
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL100
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SL720 was revealed 5 months before the TL205 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL720 matches up versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL205
SL720 | TL205 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung SL720
TL205 | SL720 |
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Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL205
SL720 | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL720 compared to the TL205.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and TL205.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung SL720 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called as | PL70 | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
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 | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $180 |