Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL100

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6900 was released 5 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6900 matches up against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung TL205
S6900 | TL205 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 63 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S6900
TL205 | S6900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL205
S6900 | TL205 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6900 against the TL205.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and TL205.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S6900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung TL205 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $190 | $180 |