Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced April 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7S II
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty close but the TL205 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL205 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL205 matches up vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7S
TL205 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL205
A7S | TL205 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S
TL205 | A7S | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 compared to the A7S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and A7S.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TL205 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged TL205 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Also called | PL100 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
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) | 489g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $1,998 |