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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Also referred to as PL100
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony A6600, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TL205 was announced 10 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL205 matches up vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A6600

 TL205 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung TL205

 A6600 TL205 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2010Fresher by 117 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A6600

 TL205 A6600 

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 and the A6600.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and A6600 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL205 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6600 will resolve extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (177g)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony A6600
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
84
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony A6600
 Samsung TL205Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Alpha a6600
Also Known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $1,198