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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung TL205 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL205 grades vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony W810

 TL205 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL205

 W810 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony W810

 TL205 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 against the W810.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and W810.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony W810
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Sony W810
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony W810
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $100