Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL205 was released 18 months earlier than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL205 scores against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX55
| TL205 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung TL205
| TX55 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX55
| TL205 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 compared to the TX55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and TX55.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX55 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Otherwise known as | PL100 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 | - | 250 shots |
| Form 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $350 |