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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was revealed within a month of the TL205 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST600 matches up against the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung TL205

 ST600 TL205 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST600

 TL205 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung TL205

 ST600 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 versus the TL205.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and TL205.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
65
has focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST600Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST600 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $330 $180