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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL205 versus Sony WX150, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly serious gap 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TL205 grades against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX150

 TL205 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung TL205

 WX150 TL205 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX150

 TL205 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung TL205 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 against the WX150.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TL205 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Sony WX150
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX150
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $300