Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung TL205 and Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL205 was announced 24 months before the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL205 scores versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W650
TL205 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL205
W650 | TL205 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W650
TL205 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL205 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and W650.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also called as | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177g (0.39 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $140 |