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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was revealed 5 months prior to the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S3000 matches up vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung PL200

 S3000 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S3000

 PL200 S3000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL200

 S3000 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3000 and the PL200.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and PL200.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung PL200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $0