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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung ST95 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was revealed 13 months after the TL205 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST95 matches up vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung TL205

 ST95 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung ST95

 TL205 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Samsung TL205

 ST95 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST95 versus the TL205.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and TL205.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ST95 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
27
resolution is good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 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 res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung ST95Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST95 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177g (0.39 lbs)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $145 $180