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Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L610 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L610 grades vs the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung PL200

 L610 PL200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L610

 PL200 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung PL200

 L610 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L610 versus the PL200.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and PL200.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger L610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Samsung PL200
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 120 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $0