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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL205 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL205 matches up against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX220

 TL205 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung TL205

 WX220 TL205 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX220

 TL205 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 and the WX220.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony WX220
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX220
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also Known as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $198