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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(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
Samsung TL205
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung TL205

 S6900 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S6900

 TL205 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL205

 S6900 TL205 
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).

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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.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6900
Street photography with Samsung TL205
62
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (181g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
heavier than average in class (181 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
70
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (181g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (177g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung TL205
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