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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 5 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL205 matches up vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung TL220

 TL205 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung TL205

 TL220 TL205 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL220

 TL205 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL205 compared to the TL220.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung TL205Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as PL100 ST500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $90