Nikon S30 vs Samsung PL200

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S30 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and PL200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S30 was brought out 19 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S30 matches up against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 compared to the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and PL200.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.