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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was manufactured 4 months before the PL210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1100pj grades vs the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung PL210

 S1100pj PL210 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S1100pj

 PL210 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL210

 S1100pj PL210 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj features physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj against the PL210.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and PL210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Samsung PL210
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (180g)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (180g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (180 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung PL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $200