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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V3
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung PL120, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and PL120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was released 22 months later than the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 V2 grades versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung PL120

 1 V2 PL120 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2011Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon 1 V2

 PL120 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung PL120

 1 V2 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 versus the PL120.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and PL120 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and PL120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger 1 V2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
63
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
29
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Samsung PL120
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-10-24 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 160 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 73 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One -
Retail price $599 $150