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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(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
Sony W370
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W370

 TL205 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL205

 W370 TL205 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W370

 TL205 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony W370
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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