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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Also Known as PL100
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL205 matches up against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB150F

 TL205 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung TL205

 WB150F TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB150F

 TL205 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 features exterior 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 WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TL205 against the WB150F.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and WB150F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (177 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (177g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL205 Samsung WB150F
Also Known as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $230