Nikon S70 vs Samsung PL210

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S70 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 17 months prior to the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S70 grades vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S70 compared to the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and PL210.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.