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Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon L32 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 4 years after the PL210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L32 scores against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung PL210

 L32 PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon L32

 PL210 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung PL210

 L32 PL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L32 versus the PL210.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and PL210.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L32 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger L32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (164 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
48
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
66
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (164g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $120 $200