Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205
97 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL100
Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST93 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST93 was revealed 16 months after the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST93 grades against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL205
ST93 | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST93
TL205 | ST93 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL205
ST93 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST93 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST93 versus the TL205.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and TL205.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ST93 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung ST93 | Samsung TL205 |
Alternate name | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-04-20 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
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 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $180 |