Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Nikon L110
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L120 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe L120 was released 14 months after the TL205 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L120 matches up vs the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung TL205
L120 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon L120
TL205 | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung TL205
L120 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L120 versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the TL205.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and TL205.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent L120 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung TL205 |
Also Known as | - | PL100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 431 gr (0.95 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 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 | 330 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $180 |