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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL205 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was launched 12 months earlier than the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL205 matches up versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W510

 TL205 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL205

 W510 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W510

 TL205 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 features 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) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL205 and the W510.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and W510.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Sony W510
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony W510
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also called PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $99