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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7S

 TL205 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL205

 A7S TL205 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S

 TL205 A7S 
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).

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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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (177 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
Sony A7S Sports photography info
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
environment proof
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (177 grams)
34
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (489g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha A7S
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