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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(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
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TF1

 TL205 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL205

 TF1 TL205 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TF1

 TL205 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
25
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment proof
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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