Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TL205 was introduced 3 years before the WX50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL205 grades against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX50
TL205 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL205
WX50 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX50
TL205 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL205 offers 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL205 vs the WX50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and WX50.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Also Known as | PL100 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $250 |