Nikon S33 vs Samsung PL200

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S33 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and PL200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 4 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S33 matches up against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S33 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S33 against the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and PL200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung PL200 will deliver more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S33 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.