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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was unveiled 11 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL205 scores vs the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung TL320

 TL205 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung TL205

 TL320 TL205 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL320

 TL205 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 versus the TL320.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and TL320.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TL205 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (177g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung TL205Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as PL100 WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 177 grams (0.39 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $380