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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T 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 Known as PL100
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TL205 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL205 scores versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony NEX-5T

 TL205 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung TL205

 NEX-5T TL205 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5T

 TL205 NEX-5T 

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 and the NEX-5T.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (177g)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
77
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177g)
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $400