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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL205

 ST93 TL205 
RevealedApril 2011January 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST93

 TL205 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL205

 ST93 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
27
good MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST93Samsung TL205
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