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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Other Name is PL100
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 5 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L32 scores versus the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung TL205

 L32 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon L32

 TL205 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL205

 L32 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L32 against the TL205.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and TL205.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L32 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (164g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
71
good battery life (320 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery life (320 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
66
decently wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 320 images -
Style of battery 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
Launch price $120 $180