Nikon S220 vs Samsung PL170

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S220 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 23 months before the PL170 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S220 grades vs the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S220 versus the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be behind in sensor technology.