Nikon S220 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S220 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 23 months prior to the PL120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S220 grades versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S220 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S220 and the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and PL120 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and PL120.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.