Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 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
- Additionally referred to as PL100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL205 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX66 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL205 grades against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX66
TL205 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL205
TX66 | TL205 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX66
TL205 | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 against the TX66.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and TX66.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX66 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also Known as | PL100 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
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 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $350 |