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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was introduced 20 months after the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6400 matches up against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung PL120

 S6400 PL120 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S6400

 PL120 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL120

 S6400 PL120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and PL120.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6400 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S6400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography information
Samsung PL120 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
63
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
33
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung PL120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One -
Price at launch $500 $150