Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2011
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- 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
- Additionally Known as PL100
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S3100 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3100 was announced 14 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3100 scores versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung TL205
S3100 | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S3100
TL205 | S3100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL205
S3100 | TL205 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Nikon S3100 versus Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S3100 and the TL205.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and TL205.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S3100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $139 | $180 |