Nikon P80 vs Samsung PL200

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P80 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 18 months earlier than the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P80 grades against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P80 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications 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 out the Nikon P80 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 vs the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and PL200 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and PL200.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.