Reasons to choose ST45
Released in 2008, ST45 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 219 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ST45
vs Samsung TL205
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ST4528 mm²
TL205- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ST45 and TL205 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ST45MetricTL205
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.27 µm²Pixel area2.27 µm²
44 MP/cm²Pixel density44 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
219 gWeight177 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStoragemicroSD, microSDHC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-1137D) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion SLB-07B rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ST45 and TL205 have the same sensor area. The TL205 has the lighter body. The ST45 and TL205 have the same effective resolution. The TL205 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose TL205
Released in 2010, TL205 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 177 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.