Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Introduced September 2010
(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
- Other Name is PL100

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S80 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S80 was announced 9 months after the TL205 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S80 grades versus the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung TL205
S80 | TL205 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon S80
TL205 | S80 |
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Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung TL205
S80 | TL205 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 features outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S80 versus Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S80 vs the TL205.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and TL205.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S80 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung TL205 |
Alternative name | - | PL100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-09-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 819k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $191 | $180 |