Samsung TL205 vs Sony W620

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was brought out 24 months before the W620 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL205 matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL205 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL205 compared to the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and W620.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W620 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.