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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was introduced 4 years before the NEX-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL205 scores vs the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony NEX-6

 TL205 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung TL205

 NEX-6 TL205 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-6

 TL205 NEX-6 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL205 against the NEX-6.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (177g)
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (177 grams)
32
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Also Known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-03-25
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $365