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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung TL205

 L120 TL205 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon L120

 TL205 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung TL205

 L120 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
40
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung TL205
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