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Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 5 years after the PL200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung PL200

 A900 PL200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon A900

 PL200 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung PL200

 A900 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 vs the PL200.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and PL200.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $0