Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL205 matches up vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 has physical 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL205 versus Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 versus the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and WB35F.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.