Nikon S8200 vs Samsung PL200

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S8200 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 14 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S8200 scores versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8200 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 compared to the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and PL200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S8200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.