Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL205

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.