Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120
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44 Features
39 Overall
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Samsung PL120
D50 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon D50
PL120 | D50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2005 | More recent by 66 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D50 and Samsung PL120
D50 | PL120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon D50 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and PL120 is 64 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Nikon D50 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 | - |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $150 |