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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was introduced 19 months prior to the TX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL205 matches up vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX10

 TL205 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung TL205

 TX10 TL205 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX10

 TL205 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL205 against the TX10.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and TX10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX10
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also called as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $309