Clicky

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TL205 was announced 4 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL205 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony WX80

 TL205 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL205

 WX80 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX80

 TL205 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL205 compared to the WX80.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and WX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (177g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony WX80
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 format - 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
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 One One
Cost at release $180 $276