Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX70
TL205 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL205
WX70 | TL205 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX70
TL205 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung TL205 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |