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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 13 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9100 scores against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung PL200

 S9100 PL200 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S9100

 PL200 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung PL200

 S9100 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9100 compared to the PL200.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and PL200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S9100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
33
manual focus
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $0