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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was revealed 20 months after the PL210 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6400 matches up versus the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung PL210

 S6400 PL210 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S6400

 PL210 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL210

 S6400 PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6400 against the PL210.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and PL210 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and PL210.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6400 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S6400 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (150 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 per charge)
more heavy than average (150 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (150 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 150g (0.33 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $200