Nikon S70 vs Samsung PL120

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S70 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was unveiled 17 months prior to the PL120 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S70 grades versus the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S70 and the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and PL120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL120 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.