Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL205 was introduced 12 months before the H70 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL205 matches up versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony H70
TL205 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung TL205
H70 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony H70
TL205 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 provides exterior measurements 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL205 and the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and H70.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also called as | PL100 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $199 |