Samsung TL205

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    Highlights

    • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Samsung TL205 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 12.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Samsung TL205 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung TL series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung TL series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL500
    Compare
    		July
    2010    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL350
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    		February
    2010    		 10.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL240
    Compare
    		January
    2010    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 4,800 Fixed 3.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL210
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    		January
    2010    		 12.4 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    230k dot
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    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL225
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    		August
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    1,152k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		August
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL320
    Compare
    		February
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung TL100
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    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung TL500 vs TL350 vs TL240 vs TL210 vs TL205 vs TL225.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL205.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Samsung TL205 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Samsung TL205 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL205.

    Samsung TL500
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Samsung TL240
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Samsung TL210
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.4 MP

    Samsung TL100
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Samsung TL320
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL220
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL225
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.2 MP

    Samsung TL350
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    1/2.33-inch

    10.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Panasonic FP8
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony a7 III
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Samsung TL205 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 55 MB internal storage and a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung TL205's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec.


    Flash

    Samsung TL205 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.79"). It weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    99 mm (3.9")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    59 mm (2.32")

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    20 mm (0.79")

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    Samsung TL205 dimensions

    Samsung TL205 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung TL205 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    52

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
    52

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Samsung TL205 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

    Samsung TL205 Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung TL205 and give score of 44 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
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    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 27 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    44

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 44 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Samsung TL205 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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