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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The TL205 was brought out 6 months after the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL205 grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX1

 TL205 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL205

 TX1 TL205 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX1

 TL205 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 provides exterior 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL205 and the TX1.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL205 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (177g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Sony TX1
25
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony TX1
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
23
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also called PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 177g (0.39 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $350