Nikon D2H vs Samsung PL210

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon D2H versus Samsung PL210, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2H was announced 8 years earlier than the PL210 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D2H scores against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2H & Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D2H Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2H comes with outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D2H compared to the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and PL210 is 51 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D2H and PL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D2H using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.