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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W320

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL205

		

		

			
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Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W320

		

		

			
 TL205 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
47
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors (177 grams)
48
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
25
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
26
 decent MP (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony W320
50
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (177 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
23
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony W320
22
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors (177 grams)
26
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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