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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 4 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2900 grades vs the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung PL120

 S2900 PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S2900

 PL120 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung PL120

 S2900 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2900 vs the PL120.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and PL120.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S2900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Samsung PL120
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $117 $150