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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Renewed by Sony A7 IV
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7 III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The TL205 was released 9 years prior to the A7 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL205 grades vs the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7 III

 TL205 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung TL205

 A7 III TL205 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7 III

 TL205 A7 III 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 against the A7 III.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and A7 III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and A7 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 III will produce more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (177g)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony A7 III Sports photography details
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (610 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery (610 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (177 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha A7 III
Otherwise known as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-02-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $180 $1,998