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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S70 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S70 was brought out 5 months prior to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S70 grades vs the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung TL205

 S70 TL205 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kSharper display (+58k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S70

 TL205 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung TL205

 S70 TL205 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S70 has physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 compared to the TL205.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and TL205.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (160g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S70
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 160g (0.35 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $290 $180