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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 4 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S7000 scores versus the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung PL120

 S7000 PL120 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S7000

 PL120 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung PL120

 S7000 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S7000 vs the PL120.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and PL120.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (165g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 shots)
heavier than average in class (165g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging information
Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (165 grams)
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One -
Cost at launch $280 $150