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Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D800E
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar but the D700 (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D700 was released 3 years before the PL120 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D700 matches up vs the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Samsung PL120

 D700 PL120 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon D700

 PL120 D700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011October 2008More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Samsung PL120

 D700 PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 features outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D700 vs the PL120.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and PL120 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and PL120.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D700 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL120 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older D700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
64
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
53
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,074 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery (1,000 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
53
good battery (1,000 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
more heavy than others (1,074 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (1,000 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
9
no video
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon D700Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D700 Samsung PL120
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-10-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2832 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 pounds) -
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I) -
Card slots 1 -
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