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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly close but the TL205 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL205 matches up against the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7S II

 TL205 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung TL205

 A7S II TL205 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2010Fresher by 70 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S II

 TL205 A7S II 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 and the A7S II.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and A7S II.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The TL205 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older TL205 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S II Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
49
environment sealing
bad battery (370 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (177g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also referred to as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2015-10-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
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 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $2,767