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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was revealed 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL205 matches up vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB850F

 TL205 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung TL205

 WB850F TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB850F

 TL205 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL205 against the WB850F.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (177g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL205 Samsung WB850F
Other name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $599