Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung TL205
| S6400 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Samsung 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 |