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Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 5 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L110 scores against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung PL200

 L110 PL200 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L110

 PL200 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung PL200

 L110 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L110 features external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L110 against the PL200.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and PL200 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and PL200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $0