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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
Sony WX50
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX50

 TL205 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL205

 WX50 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX50

 TL205 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"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).

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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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (177g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony WX50
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX50
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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