Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung PL200
| P310 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
| Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 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.
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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P310 | Samsung 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 |