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Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D600
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D610 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D610 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D610 grades against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Samsung PL120

 D610 PL120 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2011Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon D610

 PL120 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Samsung PL120

 D610 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D610 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Nikon D610 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D610 and the PL120.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and PL120 is 56 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and PL120.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D610 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D610 will result in more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher D610 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
71
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
30
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon D610Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D610 Samsung PL120
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2013-10-08 2011-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots -
Storage slots Dual -
Retail pricing $1,600 $150