Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1100pj was released 4 months prior to the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1100pj grades versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung PL170
| S1100pj | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon S1100pj
| PL170 | S1100pj |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL170
| S1100pj | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1100pj vs the PL170.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and PL170.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Samsung PL170 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 180g (0.40 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $175 |
