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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was revealed 12 months prior to the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL205 matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX10

 TL205 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung TL205

 WX10 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX10

 TL205 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL205 versus the WX10.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WX10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX10
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $200