Nikon A100 vs Samsung PL120

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon A100 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was released 5 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A100 scores against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 features outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions 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 depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 versus the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and PL120.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.