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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was revealed 2 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S9300 scores against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung PL200

 S9300 PL200 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon S9300

 PL200 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung PL200

 S9300 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S9300 vs the PL200.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and PL200.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S9300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (215g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $0