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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched about the same time to the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L22 grades against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung TL205

 L22 TL205 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon L22

 TL205 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung TL205

 L22 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications 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 vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 against the TL205.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and TL205.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography details
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $180