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Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L24 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 7 months later than the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L24 scores against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung PL200

 L24 PL200 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L24

 PL200 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung PL200

 L24 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 compared to the PL200.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher L24 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 life 220 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $0