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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 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
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung TL205 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W530 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL205 grades against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W530

 TL205 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL205

 W530 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W530

 TL205 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 against the W530.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and W530.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W530 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
23
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W530
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Alternative name PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $269