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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL205 matches up against the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX30

 TL205 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL205

 TX30 TL205 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX30

 TL205 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 offers exterior measurements 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 compared to the TX30.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and TX30.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (177 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony TX30
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (177g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $230