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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was released 3 years before the TX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL205 matches up versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX20

 TL205 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL205

 TX20 TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX20

 TL205 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 versus the TX20.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and TX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (177g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proof
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony TX20
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX20
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also referred to as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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
Launch price $180 $330