Nikon S9700 vs Samsung PL200

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 3 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9700 scores vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S9700 compared to the PL200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and PL200.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S9700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.