Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L32 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was released 4 years after the PL120 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L32 grades versus the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L32 vs the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and PL120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L32 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern L32 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.