Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A7S II
TL205 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung TL205
A7S II | TL205 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 70 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A7S II
TL205 | A7S II | |||
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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).
Check the Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |