Samsung TL205 vs Sony QX100

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony QX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was introduced 4 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL205 matches up against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 comes with outside 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL205 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL205 compared to the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and QX100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL205 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.