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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 2 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6400 matches up vs the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung TL205

 S6400 TL205 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S6400

 TL205 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL205

 S6400 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 versus the TL205.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and TL205.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S6400 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (150g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
more heavy than competition (150g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (150g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 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 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $180