Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210
93 Imaging
46 Features
33 Overall
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37 Features
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung PL210
L32 | PL210 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon L32
PL210 | L32 |
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Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung PL210
L32 | PL210 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Nikon L32 versus Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |