Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony S2000
TL205 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL205
S2000 | TL205 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony S2000
TL205 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Samsung TL205 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |