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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
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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").

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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.

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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).

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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