Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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 referred to as PL100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL205 was released at a similar time to the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL205 scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W380
TL205 | W380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL205
W380 | TL205 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W380
TL205 | W380 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL205 compared to the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and W380.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Otherwise known as | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $180 | $44 |