Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched February 2010
(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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Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L22 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L22 was announced 5 months before the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L22 matches up versus the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung PL200
| L22 | PL200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L22
| PL200 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung PL200
| L22 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L22 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L22 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 vs the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and PL200.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 2 x AA | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $0 |