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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Also Known as PL100
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL205, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TL205 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was announced 8 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 grades against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung TL205

 Z7 TL205 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Nikon Z7

 TL205 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL205

 Z7 TL205 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the TL205.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and TL205 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and TL205.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (330 shots)
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
terrible battery (330 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL205
 Nikon Z7Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-08-23 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,797 $180