Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T 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 Known as PL100
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony NEX-5T
TL205 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung TL205
NEX-5T | TL205 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5T
TL205 | NEX-5T |
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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).
Look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |