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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL205 scores against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB350F

 TL205 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung TL205

 WB350F TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB350F

 TL205 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 against the WB350F.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (177g)
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung WB350F
Other name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $260