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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB2200F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB2200F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL205 matches up versus the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TL205 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung TL205

 WB2200F TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB2200F

 TL205 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 and the WB2200F.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WB2200F.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
25
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (708 grams)
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung WB2200F
Also called PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $599