Samsung TL205 vs Sony HX80

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony HX80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was announced 7 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL205 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL205 against the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.