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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony NEX-3N
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony NEX-3N

 TL205 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung TL205

 NEX-3N TL205 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-3N

 TL205 NEX-3N 
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).

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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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography details
Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (480 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery life (480 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (177g)
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha NEX-3N
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