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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL205 scores vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX70

 TL205 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL205

 WX70 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX70

 TL205 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 enjoys physical measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL205 vs the WX70.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL205 and WX70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX70 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (177g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony WX70
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (177g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX70
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also referred to as PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 images
Battery style - 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
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $242