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Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL205 and Sony HX200V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL205 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony HX200V

 TL205 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung TL205

 HX200V TL205 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony HX200V

 TL205 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 and the HX200V.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (583g)
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $480