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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony A390, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was revealed 6 months before the A390 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL205 grades against the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A390

 TL205 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung TL205

 A390 TL205 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A390

 TL205 A390 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL205 compared to the A390.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and A390.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A390 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (177g)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
Sony A390 Sports photography info
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A390
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also referred to as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $500