Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as PL100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL205 was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL205 matches up against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB250F
TL205 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL205
WB250F | TL205 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F
TL205 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL205 compared to the WB250F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and WB250F.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung TL205 | Samsung WB250F |
Also Known as | PL100 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $250 |