Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung PL120
S4000 | PL120 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S4000
PL120 | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung PL120
S4000 | PL120 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |