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Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Newer Model is Nikon D40X
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon D50 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The D50 was launched 6 years before the PL120 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D50 grades vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Samsung PL120

 D50 PL120 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon D50

 PL120 D50 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2005More recent by 66 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Samsung PL120

 D50 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D50 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D50 compared to the PL120.

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and PL120 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D50 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL120 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
53
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (620 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D50
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
50
lighter than competition (620g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D50
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D50
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
9
lack of video recording
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon D50Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D50 Samsung PL120
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2005-07-23 2011-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 560 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card -
Storage slots 1 -
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