Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX150
TL205 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung TL205
WX150 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX150
TL205 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |