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Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The TL205 was manufactured 7 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL205 scores vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony RX100 V

 TL205 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung TL205

 RX100 V TL205 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2010Newer by 82 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony RX100 V

 TL205 RX100 V 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 vs the RX100 V.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony RX100 V Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (177g)
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 V Sports photography details
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 V Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
81
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Also referred to as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2016-10-06
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $998