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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
Samsung TL205
(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
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 6 years after the TL205 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A10 grades vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung TL205

 A10 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon A10

 TL205 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung TL205

 A10 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 features external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 and the TL205.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and TL205.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern A10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (177g)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $180