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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was unveiled 3 years before the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL205 matches up versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX200V

 TL205 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung TL205

 TX200V TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX200V

 TL205 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 vs the TX200V.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX200V to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
features focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (177g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $500