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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was released about the same time to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL205 grades vs the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX7

 TL205 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL205

 TX7 TL205 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX7

 TL205 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL205 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 versus the TX7.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and TX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung TL205 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL205
Street photography with Sony TX7
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (177g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
Sony TX7 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX7
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Alternate name PL100 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 177g (0.39 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $300