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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 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 referred to as PL100
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W380

		

		

			
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Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W380

		

		

			
 TL205 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
47
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than others (177 grams)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
25
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (177g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
23
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
22
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than others (177 grams)
29
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W380 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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