Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170
90 Imaging
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20 Overall
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S32 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and PL170 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S32 was brought out 3 years after the PL170 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S32 scores vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung PL170
S32 | PL170 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon S32
PL170 | S32 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung PL170
S32 | PL170 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 has external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S32 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S32 and the PL170.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and PL170.
As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung PL170 will provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S32 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung PL170 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 life | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $175 |