Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL170

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was revealed 11 months prior to the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S3000 scores vs the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3000 against the PL170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and PL170.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL170 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind in sensor tech.