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Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Df and Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and TL205 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Df was introduced 4 years after the TL205 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Df matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Samsung TL205

 Df TL205 
LaunchedDecember 2013January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon Df

 TL205 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Samsung TL205

 Df TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Df versus the TL205.

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and TL205 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and TL205.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Df will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Df provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (1,400 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Nikon Df vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Samsung TL205
 Nikon DfSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Df Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2013-12-20 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,747 $180