Samsung TL205 vs Sony WX9

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was announced 12 months before the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL205 scores vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL205 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL205 and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL205 versus the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX9 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.