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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced 6 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A100 matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung TL205

 A100 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon A100

 TL205 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung TL205

 A100 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 and the TL205.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and TL205.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.1 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $162 $180