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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was brought out 6 months prior to the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL205 matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX9

 TL205 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL205

 TX9 TL205 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX9

 TL205 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 vs the TX9.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony TX9
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (177 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Other name PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $799