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Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P310 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 24 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P310 grades vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung PL200

 P310 PL200 
RevealedJune 2012July 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon P310

 PL200 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung PL200

 P310 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 versus 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 differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 and the PL200.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and PL200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent P310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $0