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Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S810c and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 3 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S810c matches up versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung PL200

 S810c PL200 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2010Newer by 46 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S810c

 PL200 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung PL200

 S810c PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c vs the PL200.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and PL200.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S810c should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Samsung PL200
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2010-07-21
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $0