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Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured at a similar time to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL205 scores against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony S2000

 TL205 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL205

 S2000 TL205 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony S2000

 TL205 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL205 compared to the S2000.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and S2000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung TL205 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
25
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony S2000
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (177 grams)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony S2000
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 177 grams (0.39 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $225