Nikon P7700 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7700 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was unveiled 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7700 scores versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 compared to the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and PL200 is 82 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and PL200.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7700 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern P7700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.