Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL205 and Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TL205 was launched 4 years before the TF1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL205 matches up against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TF1
TL205 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL205
TF1 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TF1
TL205 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has got 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) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL205 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 compared to the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and TF1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TF1 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also referred to as | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $266 |