Samsung TL205 vs Sony W690

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL205 grades against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 vs the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and W690.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.