Samsung TL205 vs Sony W330

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL205 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was announced very close to the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL205 grades against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 vs the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W330 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.