Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
- Released September 2013
(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
- Also Known as PL100

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S02 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S02 (1/3") and TL205 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The S02 was revealed 3 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S02 grades against the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung TL205
S02 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S02
TL205 | S02 |
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Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung TL205
S02 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S02 provides outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Nikon S02 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S02 versus the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and TL205.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S02 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S02 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S02 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S02 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-09-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 life | 210 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | - | One |
Pricing at launch | $177 | $180 |