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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was released 5 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL205 matches up against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony a5100

 TL205 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung TL205

 a5100 TL205 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony a5100

 TL205 a5100 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 and the a5100.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and a5100 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and a5100.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
Sony a5100 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (177g)
82
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Sony a5100
25
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
Sony a5100 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
80
better than average battery (400 shots)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Sony a5100 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
34
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony a5100
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha a5100
Also Known as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 179
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 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $448