Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200
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![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
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.
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung PL200
S6500 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S6500
PL200 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung PL200
S6500 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Samsung-PL200-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Samsung-PL200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Samsung-PL200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Samsung-PL200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | SLB-10A | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $170 | $0 |