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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 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
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL205 and Sony a1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL205 matches up vs the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony a1

 TL205 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung TL205

 a1 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2010Fresher by 134 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony a1

 TL205 a1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL205 against the a1.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and a1 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL205 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a1 will provide extra detail with its extra 38MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony a1
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
89
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/400s)
resolution is fantastic (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (177 grams)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
25
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (530 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (50MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (177 grams)
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony a1
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha a1
Otherwise known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2021-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $180 $6,498