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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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 ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and TL205 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST30 was released 13 months later than the TL205 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST30 matches up against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung TL205

 ST30 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST30

 TL205 ST30 

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL205

 ST30 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 enjoys outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST30 and the TL205.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TL205 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL205 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ST30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
54
lighter than others (87g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST30
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
65
lighter than others (87g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
31
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST30Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST30 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $55 $180