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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was revealed 11 months earlier than the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3000 grades against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung PL120

 S3000 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S3000

 PL120 S3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL120

 S3000 PL120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S3000 versus the PL120.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and PL120.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
17
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
27
rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One -
Launch price $150 $150