Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TL205 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was brought out 6 months before the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL205 scores vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL205 compared to the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and TL500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL205 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.