Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Launched January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530
(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
- Additionally referred to as PL100

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P520 versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P520 was introduced 3 years after the TL205 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the P520 grades vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung TL205
P520 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon P520
TL205 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung TL205
P520 | TL205 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P520 versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P520 compared to the TL205.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and TL205 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and TL205.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher P520 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $380 | $180 |