Nikon L20 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Launched July 2010
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Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L20 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L20 was announced 17 months before the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the L20 matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung PL200
| L20 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L20
| PL200 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung PL200
| L20 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L20 versus the PL200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $120 | $0 |