Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung TL205
| A10 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A10 | Samsung 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 |