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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(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
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was announced 5 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L31 matches up vs the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Samsung TL205

 L31 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon L31

 TL205 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL205

 L31 TL205 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L31 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L31 and the TL205.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L31 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher L31 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Samsung TL205
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (160 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L31
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
65
decently wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (160g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix L31Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 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 200 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $180