Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL205 was unveiled within a month of the W320 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL205 scores vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W320
TL205 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL205
W320 | TL205 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W320
TL205 | W320 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 has external 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 against the W320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and W320.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W320 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Other name | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $269 |