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Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was introduced 5 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A10 grades against the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung PL120

 A10 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon A10

 PL120 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung PL120

 A10 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A10 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 against the PL120.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
33
good max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
31
good max aperture (f)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photos -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Retail price $90 $150