Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL100
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX10
TL205 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung TL205
TX10 | TL205 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX10
TL205 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |