Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are matching up the Samsung TL205 and Sony HX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The TL205 was unveiled 9 months later than the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL205 scores versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 offers external 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 HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL205 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 versus the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung TL205 will give you extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TL205 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.