Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX7
TL205 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL205
TX7 | TL205 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX7
TL205 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |