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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was brought out 5 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2900 matches up against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung TL205

 S2900 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S2900

 TL205 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL205

 S2900 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 has external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S2900 versus the TL205.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and TL205.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S2900 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options - 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 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119g (0.26 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $117 $180