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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB1100F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL205 scores vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TL205 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung TL205

 WB1100F TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB1100F

 TL205 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 against the WB1100F.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $250