Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung PL120
S2900 | PL120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S2900
PL120 | S2900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung PL120
S2900 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |