Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
- Other Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

The TL205 was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL205 grades against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony NEX-3N
TL205 | NEX-3N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung TL205
NEX-3N | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-3N
TL205 | NEX-3N | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 has physical measurements 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 NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TL205 versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and NEX-3N.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Also called | PL100 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $399 |