Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon L100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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung PL200
L110 | PL200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L110
PL200 | L110 |
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Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung PL200
L110 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |