Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TL205 was announced 12 months earlier than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL205 matches up against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX100V
| TL205 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung TL205
| TX100V | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX100V
| TL205 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL205 compared to the TX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and TX100V.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Also Known as | PL100 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| 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 images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $380 |