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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL205

 SL720 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung SL720

 TL205 SL720 

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL205

 SL720 TL205 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (168g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL205
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