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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was manufactured very close to the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL205 matches up vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX5

 TL205 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung TL205

 TX5 TL205 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX5

 TL205 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 offers external 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 compared to the TX5.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and TX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung TL205 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
environment proofing
features focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX5
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also Known as PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $239