Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony TX9
TL205 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL205
TX9 | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony TX9
TL205 | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |