Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung PL120
S6400 | PL120 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S6400
PL120 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL120
S6400 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S6400 and the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |