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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung TL205

 P520 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon P520

 TL205 P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung TL205

 P520 TL205 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (550 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P520
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
heavier than others (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (550 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung TL205
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