Nikon S6000 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 5 months before the PL200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6000 grades vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 vs the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.