Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is PL100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TL205 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TL205 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL205 matches up vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL205 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL205 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony A33
| TL205 | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung TL205
| A33 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony A33
| TL205 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL205 and the A33.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and A33.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL205 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A33 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Samsung TL205 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL205 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Alternate name | PL100 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $230 |