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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX66

 TL205 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL205

 TX66 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX66

 TL205 TX66 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery power (250 shots)
includes touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (177g)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX66
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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