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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 11 months before the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 grades against the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung PL120

 S4000 PL120 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S4000

 PL120 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung PL120

 S4000 PL120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 compared to the PL120.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and PL120.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung PL120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One -
Launch cost $200 $150