Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced February 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
Photography Glossary Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3000 scores against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung TL205
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S3000
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Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL205
| S3000 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S3000 and the TL205.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and TL205.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
fairly wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung TL205 |
| Also Known as | - | PL100 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $150 | $180 |