Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6500 grades against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6500 vs the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and PL200.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S6500 will have an edge in sensor tech.