Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TL205 was unveiled at a similar time to the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL205 matches up versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W370
TL205 | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL205
W370 | TL205 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W370
TL205 | W370 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL205 versus the W370.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and W370.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W370 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called | PL100 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $230 |