Nikon S6900 vs Samsung PL210
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S6900 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S6900 was revealed 4 years after the PL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6900 scores vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung PL210
| S6900 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S6900
| PL210 | S6900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung PL210
| S6900 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
| Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6900 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6900 versus the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and PL210.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S6900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung PL210 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 181 gr (0.40 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life | 180 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $190 | $200 |