Nikon P300 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon P310
(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
- Launched July 2010
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P300 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P300 was announced 11 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P300 scores versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung PL200
| P300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon P300
| PL200 | P300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung PL200
| P300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 vs the PL200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and PL200.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189g (0.42 lbs) | 170g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $500 | $0 |