Nikon S640 vs Samsung PL200

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S640 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 11 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S640 matches up vs the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S640 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 compared to the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and PL200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.