Clicky

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 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 Known as PL100
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The TL205 was launched within a month of the W350 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL205 matches up vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W350

		

		

			
 TL205 W350 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL205

		

		

			
 W350 TL205 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W350

		

		

			
 TL205 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL205 vs the W350.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and W350.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W350 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
47
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
25
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
50
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony W350
23
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
37
 pretty wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
22
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (177g)
29
 pretty wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	

		

			
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W350
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Alternate name PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 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 exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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    
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $200