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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was launched 13 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST700 matches up against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung TL205

 ST700 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST700

 TL205 ST700 

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL205

 ST700 TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 against the TL205.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and TL205.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ST700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
27
decent MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST700Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST700 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $180