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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung TL100 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL100 was launched 12 months prior to the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL100 matches up against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung TL205

 TL100 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung TL100

 TL205 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL205

 TL100 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL100 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL100 vs the TL205.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and TL205.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TL100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung TL100Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL100 Samsung TL205
Also Known as ST50 PL100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix 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
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $22 $180