Nikon L120 vs Samsung PL170
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L120 was introduced 2 months after the PL170 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L120 grades versus the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung PL170
| L120 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon L120
| PL170 | L120 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung PL170
| L120 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 versus the PL170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and PL170 is 75 and 99 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and PL170.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung PL170 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 431g (0.95 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | 330 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $175 |
