Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL205

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was introduced 5 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3700 scores against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S3700 against the TL205.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and TL205.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger S3700 will have a benefit in sensor tech.