Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3300 was introduced 19 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3300 grades versus the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung PL200
| S3300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S3300
| PL200 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung PL200
| S3300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3300 against the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and PL200.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung PL200 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 170g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $99 | $0 |