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Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL205 and Sony H90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was launched 3 years before the H90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL205 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony H90

 TL205 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung TL205

 H90 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony H90

 TL205 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 features physical 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 H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL205 compared to the H90.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H90 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL205
Street photography with Sony H90
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony H90
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Cost at release $180 $230