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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 13 months after the TL205 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ST65 grades versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung TL205

 ST65 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST65

 TL205 ST65 

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL205

 ST65 TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST65 versus the TL205.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and TL205.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ST65 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST65Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST65 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $180