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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was released 20 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1200pj grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung TL205

 S1200pj TL205 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TL205 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL205

 S1200pj TL205 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj provides outer measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1200pj versus the TL205.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and TL205.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S1200pj to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1200pj is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (186g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (186 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (186 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) 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 pricing $499 $180