Nikon B500 vs Samsung PL210

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon B500 versus Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 5 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the B500 grades against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B500 versus Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the B500 vs the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and PL210 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and PL210.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon B500 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern B500 should have an edge in sensor tech.