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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was revealed 11 months before the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S230 matches up versus the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL205

 S230 TL205 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S230

 TL205 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL205

 S230 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 has outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S230 and the TL205.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and TL205.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL205 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $180