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Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Other Name is PL100
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was brought out 11 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL205 scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony ZV-1

 TL205 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung TL205

 ZV-1 TL205 
AnnouncedMay 2020January 2010Newer by 126 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony ZV-1

 TL205 ZV-1 

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL205 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL205 versus the ZV-1.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL205 and ZV-1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL205 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL205 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (177g)
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung TL205Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony ZV-1
Other name PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $750