Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX20
TL205 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL205
TX20 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX20
TL205 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |