Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL205 matches up versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL205 versus the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind in sensor technology.