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Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
Samsung PL200
(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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Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung PL200

 L22 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L22

 PL200 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung PL200

 L22 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung 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