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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was released about the same time to the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST100 grades against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung TL205

 ST100 TL205 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST100

 TL205 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL205

 ST100 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 versus the TL205.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and TL205.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
60
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (155g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (177g)
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST100Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $180