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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Released February 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was introduced 11 months before the PL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3000 matches up versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung PL210

 S3000 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S3000

 PL210 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL210

 S3000 PL210 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 comes with external 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) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S3000 vs the PL210.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and PL210.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL210 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Samsung PL210
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3000
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
17
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
Samsung PL210 Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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