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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 10 months earlier than the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 grades against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung TL205

 SL820 TL205 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung SL820

 TL205 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL205

 SL820 TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 vs the TL205.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and TL205.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SL820 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Samsung TL205
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung SL820Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung TL205
Also Known as IT100 PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $180