Nikon L19 vs Samsung PL200

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was manufactured 17 months prior to the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L19 matches up vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L19 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L19 compared to the PL200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and PL200.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung PL200 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.