Nikon S01 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S01 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and PL120 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was brought out 2 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S01 matches up against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S01 features outer dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S01 vs Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S01 and the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and PL120 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and PL120.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S01 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL120 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S01 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.