Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL205 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TL205 was announced 6 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL205 scores against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 has got 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 vs the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and WX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL205 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung TL205 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.