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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was released 4 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1100pj scores versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung PL120

 S1100pj PL120 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S1100pj

 PL120 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL120

 S1100pj PL120 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj features physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1100pj vs the PL120.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and PL120.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (180g)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (180g)
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One -
Launch pricing $399 $150