Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(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
Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon A900 and Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A900 was brought out 5 years after the PL120 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung PL120
A900 | PL120 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 63 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon A900
PL120 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung PL120
A900 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has got external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon A900 and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and PL120.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung PL120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | - |
Launch price | $400 | $150 |