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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL205 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL205

 WB250F TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F

 TL205 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB250F
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