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Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and PL210 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was released 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S02 matches up versus the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung PL210

 S02 PL210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 33 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S02

 PL210 S02 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung PL210

 S02 PL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 enjoys exterior measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S02 versus the PL210.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and PL210.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung PL210 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S02 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S02
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
59
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S02
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S02Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) -
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots - 1
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